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Blood

Helping Save Lives: Q&A With a Red Cross Phlebotomist

by American Red Cross February 5, 2018February 6, 20184 Comments on Helping Save Lives: Q&A With a Red Cross Phlebotomist

At the American Red Cross, our employees and volunteers are the driving force behind our lifesaving mission. We turn compassion into action through the care we provide each blood and …

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Health & Safety

6 Tips to Tailgate Safely During the Big Game

by American Red Cross January 29, 2018February 1, 2018Leave a Comment on 6 Tips to Tailgate Safely During the Big Game

On Sunday, Feb. 4, millions of viewers will be tuning in to watch the Eagles and the Patriots face off in the U.S. Bank Stadium. Tensions will be high, and …

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Health & Safety, Preparedness

So You’ve Got the Flu. Now What?

by Victoria Ward January 19, 20182 Comments on So You’ve Got the Flu. Now What?

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 …

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Blood Donation: 5 Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Needles

by American Red Cross January 17, 20182 Comments on Blood Donation: 5 Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Needles

This National Blood Donor Month, the American Red Cross is working hard to ensure that lifesaving blood and platelet donations are available for patients who need them. However, this winter …

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Red Cross Helps Connect Puerto Ricans to Loved Ones

by American Red Cross October 30, 20172 Comments on Red Cross Helps Connect Puerto Ricans to Loved Ones

Written by Julie Bradley, a volunteer from the Red Cross Grand Canyon chapter. Since 2010, Julie has deployed around the U.S. and the globe to establish IT/telecommunications capacity for humanitarians …

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DOVE: Red Cross Disaster Volunteers on Wheels

by American Red Cross September 28, 2017September 29, 2017Leave a Comment on DOVE: Red Cross Disaster Volunteers on Wheels

Written by Bob Wallace, American Red Cross Found at American Red Cross of Mid-South As Hurricane Irma ripped through Caribbean islands and bore down on the coast of Florida, American Red …

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Disaster

The Keys Post-Irma: Hot Meals, Hope and Compassion

by American Red Cross September 17, 2017September 29, 20174 Comments on The Keys Post-Irma: Hot Meals, Hope and Compassion

Written by Donna Morrissey, Red Crosser deployed to Florida On Saturday, September 16, my friend and fellow Red Cross volunteer, Cynthia Gutierrez-White and I made it to the Florida Keys …

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Disaster, Disaster News, Disaster Response

The Red Cross, Disability Integration and Disasters

by American Red Cross September 8, 2017September 8, 20178 Comments on The Red Cross, Disability Integration and Disasters

Editor’s Note: You may recognize Pat and Beau from an earlier Hurricane Harvey story about how the Red Cross works to find safe spaces for pets after disasters. They’re back …

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Disaster, Disaster News, Disaster Response

Pets are an Important Part of Harvey Recovery

by Taelor Duckworth September 1, 20176 Comments on Pets are an Important Part of Harvey Recovery

Story by Jennifer McGrath, American Red Cross With just a couple of inches of water in his house, Pat Brady thought he could ride out Hurricane Harvey at his Houston …

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Disaster, Disaster News, Disaster Response

Harvey Response: Inside Our Red Cross Shelters in Texas

by American Red Cross August 29, 2017August 30, 201714 Comments on Harvey Response: Inside Our Red Cross Shelters in Texas

Harvey’s aftermath is devastating. Hundreds of thousands of people have been affected by what is being called the worst flooding disaster in U.S. history. As rain continues to fall, thousands …

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