Chills, a high fever and severe body aches. These are just a few of the symptoms that are associated with the flu. Trust me, I’ve been there. Initially, I thought …
Topics: Health & Safety
Four Tips for Throwing a Holiday Party Without Power
For the last two years, my husband and I have hosted a small holiday party at our home. We make chili, provide all the toppings and serve appetizers. My friends …
Hallie & Owen’s Halloween Safety Poem
The post was written by Red Cross volunteer Robyn Taylor and originally appeared on the National Capital Region blog. Hallie and Owen were excited to collect a bag of candy. …
Debunking ‘Dry Drowning,’ ‘Secondary Drowning’ and ‘Delayed Drowning’
A Q&A with water safety and medical expert Dr. Linda Quan Most of us who spend time in the water are familiar with the risks of drowning, but what have …
Back-to-school: 6 Pro Tips for Teachers and Students
It’s officially that time of year again: back-to-school. We know many of you may be getting your little ones ready for their first day, or settling into the groove of …
5 Sun Safety Tips for Student Athletes
Thrilled to cheer on the Emerson Lions! As summer begins to dwindle down and schools start up again, so do fall sports and practices. I was raised on the Sunbelt, …
Five Ways to Celebrate Social Wellness with the Red Cross
The American Red Cross has helped to provide relief to people all over the country and the world for over a century. We know that mental and social wellness are …
22 Safety Tips for Your First Apartment
At the beginning of the summer, I moved into my very first apartment. While it was exciting, it was also really nerve-wracking to move to a brand new city with a …
20 Tips for Staying Safe as a Tourist This Summer
Earlier this summer I moved to Washington D.C., knowing no one else in the city. While moving solo to a new city is exciting, it can also be dangerous if …
6 Safety Tips From a Sailboat Captain
By Beth Palma Beth is a charter sailboat captain sailing out of Bayfield, Wisconsin on Lake Superior. Beth, an American Red Cross volunteer, is passionate about water safety and sharing skills. …