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Month: March 2014

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Blood Donors: Everyday Heroes

by Gloria Huang March 31, 2014March 31, 2014

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 …

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My Everyday Heroes

by Erin Ferris March 27, 2014

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 …

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Before You Take A Dip, Here’s some safety tips

by Curtis Midkiff March 19, 2014March 22, 2014

 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 …

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What to Do After an Earthquake

by Curtis Midkiff March 17, 2014March 27, 2014

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 …

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From the Archives: Women of the Motor Service

by Amanda Browe March 13, 2014March 20, 2014

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 …

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Remembering Japan

by Kristiana Almeida March 11, 2014March 11, 2014

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 …

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History

From the Archives: Women of the Canteen Service

by Amanda Browe March 6, 2014March 6, 2014

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 …

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Sasha Poll speaks with Robinson Sandagan (left) and a Philippine Red Cross volunteer (right) in Talisay.
International

Typhoon Haiyan: A First-Hand Account

by Jenelle Eli March 4, 2014March 4, 2014

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 …

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Nurse Assistant Training Provides Pathway to a New Career

by Kristiana Almeida March 3, 2014December 1, 2017

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 …

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