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Health & Safety

This Cincinnati Community Uses Swimming Lessons to Confront Statistics

by American Red Cross June 14, 2019

The Red Cross not only works to support those who have experienced disasters, but also encourages everyone to feel empowered to help their communities through training and certification courses. From …

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Preparedness

QUIZ: What’s Your Summer Personality Type?

by American Red Cross July 11, 2018

Summer is a great season to spend some quality time with your loved ones. Whether that time is spent indoors or out in the sun, unexpected things can happen. But …

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6 Safety Tips From a Sailboat Captain

by American Red Cross May 22, 2017May 23, 2017

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. …

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Health & Safety

Summer Safety Myths, Busted! (New Podcast)

by Sarah Layton July 29, 2015July 30, 2015

  Check Out Education Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with The Barton Report on BlogTalkRadio   The Barton Report from the American Red Cross has summer safety on our minds. …

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Health & Safety

Top Tips for Staying Safe on Spring Break: Water Safety Edition

by Sarah Layton March 24, 2015March 23, 2015

Post adapted from March 19, 2014 blog by By Peter Wernicki, MD American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council. How will you remember this year’s spring break? If you want to stick …

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Health & Safety

QUIZ: Do You Actually Know How to Swim?

by Curtis Midkiff August 28, 2014

For the past 100 years, we’ve been helping millions of kids, teens and adults learn how to swim and become lifeguards and instructors. This year, the American Red Cross launched …

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What Goes through a Red Crossers Mind While Watching Game of Thrones

by Sarah Layton June 13, 2014June 16, 2014

I jumped on the Game of Thrones bandwagon a little late, but it happened to coincide with my new position at the American Red Cross. As I binge-watch to catch …

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Disaster, Health & Safety, Volunteers

What We’re Reading

by Wendy Harman May 17, 2010September 8, 2016

The world’s largest swimming lesson is happening on June 3, and funny people can be humanitarians. More…

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