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What’s my reason for learning and training others in lifesaving skills? Picture this, you’re standing in line at the grocery store when you hear someone calling “help, help.” It’s a …
Still Getting Certified: A Perspective on a Red Cross Blended Learning Training Class
Originally published on the American Red Cross of Illinois blog. Many jobs require up-to-date lifesaving skills because they address health emergencies every day – people such as health care providers, …
Lifesaving Tips for Bleeding Emergencies: A Chat with Red Cross Bleeding Control Expert Dr. Craig Goolsby
In recognition of National Preparedness Month, the American Red Cross Training Services team sat down with Dr. Craig Goolsby, a nationally recognized severe bleeding control expert, to answer common questions …
5 Reasons to Take a First Aid for Severe Trauma Course
Accidents can happen and being prepared with a plan can help equip you to know when and how to respond. The newest American Red Cross course, First Aid for Severe …
How to Stop Severe Bleeding
Every year on Stop the Bleed Day, we take the time to educate communities about life-threatening bleeding and how they can help others in need before medical help arrives. There …
Collaborating to Bring Water Safety Skills & Lifeguard Opportunities to the Bahamas
May 15 is International Water Safety Day (#IWSD), a great time to shine a light on an exciting collaboration between the American Red Cross and Bahamas Red Cross to bring lifeguard training services to the Bahamas.
A Hero Among Us: Maine, Navy Veteran Saves A Life
Originally published on the American Red Cross Northern New England Region blog. No one ever expects to need a hero. But when emergencies strike, we’re glad they’re out there. On September …
Lula Owl Gloyne: A Beloved Woman Serving Her People
By the time Lula Owl Gloyne became a Red Cross Nurse during World War I, she had been a practicing registered nurse for a year. In fact, Lula holds the …
Behind the Lifesavers: Meet Red Cross Instructor Natasha Benitez
This March for #RedCrossMonth, we’re sharing inspiring stories of Red Crossers who continue to make a difference in their local community—even during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have adapted to new …