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Since 1881, the American Red Cross has been assisting people in big and small ways, whether coordinating blood donations or housing disaster victims. Let our guide introduce you to Red Cross services and show you how to get involved.
The American National Red Cross is the United States affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. It was founded as a non-government Read More
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a medical procedure used during times of emergency. The procedure helps to restore heartbeat and breathing to normal for people Read More
Many of the lessons that the Red Cross teaches during its CPR and First-Aid class are purpose-driven. Not only does the Red Cross want to educate and certify its Read More
In order to become CPR certified, a person must take a class from a certified instructor, and these classes are usually between four and eight hours long. Find out how to Read More
First aid is the initial care provided for an illness or injury. It is typically performed by a layperson until professional medical treatment can be performed. Some Read More
Local Red Cross chapters offer 60- to 80-hour training programs that prepare students to take the State Board Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam. The training is Read More
Curious about whether you can donate blood? Learn the age, weight, and other considerations for donating blood in this free video clip from a blood donation center. Read More
Blood can't be manufactured. Learn the advantages and benefits of donating blood in this free video clip from a blood donation center. Read More
Each year blood donations save thousands of lives. Many people never donate, however, because the prospect of giving blood scares them. A few simple tips, however, make the Read More
American Red Cross clubs strive to strengthen their communities through service and outreach programs. These clubs work closely with their local Red Cross chapters to Read More
People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. Some volunteer to promote a cause they feel strongly about, such as caring for abandoned pets or handing out Read More
Volunteering can help people to make new contacts, gain experience and build a positive reputation. Give back to a community by doing volunteer work with advice from a Read More
The good news is you've survived. Whether it's an earthquake, hurricane, flood, or wild fire you and your family are still alive, but in many ways now, at least Read More
Hurricanes are powerful storms that do severe damage to areas along the coast. Hurricanes have taken out whole towns and left thousands without a place to call home. Our Read More
While Hurricane Katrina seems like the distant past to many of us in our quick-moving, media-centered world, there are still people who are desperately affected by the Read More
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