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Complementary therapy is increasingly receiving attention as an alternative approach in supporting the healing process and improving the quality of life of the community. One of the therapies that is popular among the people is cupping, which is known as a traditional method with a spiritual basis and extensive health benefits. This community service activity aims to introduce cupping therapy and increase public understanding of the basic principles, benefits, and safety aspects in practice. The activity will be carried out in August 2025 by directly involving the community through the method of health education lectures and case discussions in the field. The counseling material includes the history of cupping, medical indications, implementation procedures, and the importance of maintaining the cleanliness of the device and the therapeutic environment. People's motivations in choosing complementary therapy, especially cupping include affordable cost factors, therapist friendliness, family support, religious beliefs, and belief in the effectiveness of natural remedies. The results showed a significant increase in the knowledge and awareness of the community, especially students, regarding cupping therapy as part of a safe and beneficial complementary approach. The conclusion of this activity emphasizes that education about complementary therapies, especially cupping, can be an effective strategy in expanding public health insights and encouraging the wise and responsible use of traditional therapies.

The general public, including children in schools, has to be trained in Basic Life Support (BLS). The advancement of communication and information technologies has created new avenues for the delivery of important skills training, including Basic Life Support (BLS).  The goal of this community service is to use blended learning to improve students' knowledge and abilities in doing BHD. Online and offline learning are combined to execute this training-based approach to community service. While the offline component consists of practice exercises and simulations, the online component features instructional videos and other materials. The participants were 35 SMK K students in Nganjuk City. Student knowledge is measured using pre-test and post-test. The results showed a significant increase in post-test scores compared to the pre-test, with the average score increasing from 74.14 to 85.551. Students' skills in carrying out BHD also increase after participating in simulations and practice. The blended learning method has proven to be effective in increasing students' understanding and ability to perform BHD. It is hoped that this training can prepare students as potential bystanders who are able to provide first aid in cases of cardiac arrest in the community.

Number one killer in the world is a sudden cardiac arrest. It's one of those depressive conditions that can happen anywhere, anytime, and to anyone. The number of deaths from cardiovascular disease in Indonesia is 14.4%. One of the measures that can prevent deaths is by performing Basic Life Support (BLS) which is the initial treatment of a person who has a cardiac arrest and breathing arrest. So it is necessary to provide basic life support (BLS) training to civilians to prevent deaths. The purpose of this community dedication is to improve the knowledge and skills of students of MAS Kaidipang district of North Bolaang Mongondow. The activities of public dedication are conducted in the form of training by providing material and demonstration of basic life support (BLS) steps. The results of this training are achieved improvement of knowledge and skill in students of MAS Kaidipang.