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Month: April 2012

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What We’re Watching

by Kristiana Almeida April 27, 2012

A few items from around the Web that we’re currently watching…. A nice, artsy piece An interesting bit about blood… And something about getting chased by a bear… Error happened.

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Health & Safety

Cactus Jack

by Wendy Harman April 27, 2012September 8, 2016

April is Pet First Aid Awareness month, so we couldn’t resist highlighting what is possibly the cutest injured dog ever: Cactus Jack.

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Health & Safety

I Feel the Temperature Rising

by Erin Ferris April 26, 2012September 8, 2016

I realize the topic may have seemed a bit odd considering we were/are midway through spring and quickly approaching summer, but if you recall, much of the world was talking Titanic that week. And if the night the Titanic sank didn’t bring about a cold-related emergency, I don’t know what does.

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International

Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up

by Nate Warren April 25, 2012

Welcome to the Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you.

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International

Beating “The Last Measle”

by Kristiana Almeida April 24, 2012April 30, 2012

The Measles Initiative is a partnership—led by the American Red Cross, United Nations Foundation, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF and World Health Organization—committed to reducing measles deaths worldwide.

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Military Support

Serving Military Members, Veterans, and Their Families

by Sherri Brown April 20, 2012April 20, 2012

Sherri Brown responds to a recent news release from the House Veterans Affairs Committee on hiring more mental health practitioners to support care for veterans.

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International

Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up

by Nate Warren April 19, 2012

Welcome to the Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you.

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Leadership

Be Still My Crossword Heart

by Gail J McGovern April 17, 2012April 18, 2012

American Red Cross President and CEO Gail McGovern shares her delight at a recent NYTimes Crossword puzzle.

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Leadership

My Time at TEDMED

by Gail J McGovern April 16, 2012February 6, 2014

American Red Cross President and CEO shares her experience at TEDMED.

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Volunteers

National Volunteer Week 2012

by Erin Ferris April 16, 2012

The Red Cross would not exist without the support of generous volunteers…an estimated 650,000 volunteers. (There are more Red Cross volunteers than there are residents in Wyoming – crazy, right?)

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