Today is the last day of Red Cross Month, and I can’t think of a better way to close out the month by sharing this story from Michelle Mullin. Michelle’s …
Month: March 2014
My Everyday Heroes
On March 1st, President Barack Obama proclaimed March as Red Cross Month across the United States. The annual Presidential Proclamation, which President Franklin D. Roosevelt began in 1943, highlights the …
Before You Take A Dip, Here’s some safety tips
By Peter Wernicki, MD American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council As an orthopedic surgeon, I see plenty of people who injure themselves in and around water on their vacations. There …
What to Do After an Earthquake
Here’s advice from the Red Cross for steps to take after an earthquake occurs: After an earthquake, the disaster may continue. Expect and prepare for potential aftershocks, landslides or even …
From the Archives: Women of the Motor Service
As Women’s History Month continues, we honor American Red Cross women in our second and final entry illustrating volunteer services dominated by women. This post will focus on the American …
Remembering Japan
Milestones are funny things – sometimes they’re cause for celebration, sometimes for reflection. For me, the anniversary of the Japan earthquake and tsunami is always for reflection. I was getting …
From the Archives: Women of the Canteen Service
March is Women’s History Month! And to celebrate it, we will be highlighting two volunteer services of the American Red Cross in which women played a predominant role. Our first …
Typhoon Haiyan: A First-Hand Account
This post was written by Sasha Poll, an American Red Cross staff member deployed to the Philippines in early February. For the past month, I’ve been in the Philippines helping …
Nurse Assistant Training Provides Pathway to a New Career
This post is from Jai Nassim While most people were dreaming of tropical weather, I plunged deeper into the Polar Vortex this winter on a trip to Ohio for a …