How to Treat Heat Stroke
Guide | 2 months ago
Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. Knowing how to spot heat stroke can save a life. These are some of the signs that mean it's time to act: - Moist, pale or flushed skin - Unresponsiveness - Confusion - Seizure - Rapid, ...
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Maternal Health and Blood Donation | Interview with Dr. Lisa Wong
Podcast | 2 months ago
In this informative interview, Rodney Wilson of the American Red Cross speaks with Dr. Lisa Wong, Regional Medical Director with the American Red Cross, about the role blood transfusions play in improving outcomes for women who experience birth complication...
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What to Do If You Knock Out a Tooth
Short | 3 months ago
We don’t need the backstory. If you have a knocked-out tooth, here’s what to do to give it the best chance of being saved. #DentalEmergency #OralCare #Dentist #FirstAid
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How to Use an AED
Guide | 3 months ago
You don’t have to be a medical professional to use an AED. In fact, nearly half of people believe you need formal training to use one. But the truth is: AEDs are designed for bystanders to step in and help. If someone goes into cardiac arrest, every second ...
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Gossip Grill blood drives bring LGBTQ+ community together
Video | 3 months ago
San Diego bar Gossip Grill has been bringing the LGBTQ+ community together to give blood and help save lives since 2017. Hosting blood drives in the spirit of the San Diego Blood Sisters, Gossip Grill has collected more than 240 blood donations through fun ...
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A More Inclusive Blood Donation Process | Interview with Dr. Waseem Anani
Podcast | 3 months ago
In this informative interview, Rodney Wilson of the American Red Cross speaks with Dr. Waseem Anani, Regional Medical Director with the American Red Cross, about changes to blood donation eligibility rules to be more inclusive, allowing more LGBTQ+ individu...
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Packing
Video | 4 months ago
They’re relying on us. We’re relying on you. Your donation to the American Red Cross provide warm meals, shelter and hope to families when they need it most.
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What to Do During an Earthquake
Guide | 4 months ago
If you feel the ground shake and see nearby objects move, it's likely you're experiencing an earthquake. Earthquakes happen because of the movement of the Earth's crust. When tectonic plates pull apart, slide past each other, or crash together, that causes ...
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Valerio Ceja: luchando con todo el corazón
Video | 4 months ago
Incluso antes de nacer, los padres de Valerio sabían que él necesitaría múltiples cirugías debido a un problema cardíaco. Así, con apenas una semana de vida, Valerio se sometió a su primera de cuatro operaciones a corazón abierto. Cada una de estas interven...
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Valerio Ceja: A Heart Powered By Donors
Guide | 4 months ago
Before even being born, Valerio's parents knew he would require multiple surgeries for his heart defect. Just one week into life, he underwent his first operation. After each one, he relied on standby blood products to recover. From shunt failures to emerge...
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What to Do If a Tornado Hits at Night
Short | 4 months ago
Nighttime tornadoes are among the most dangerous because they strike while people are asleep and visibility is low. If a tornado warning is issued: 1) Make sure everyone in your home is awake. 2) Get to the lowest level of your home or a small, interior roo...
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What to do if you're caught outside during a tornado
Short | 5 months ago
If you're outside during a tornado and there’s no sturdy building nearby, quickly find a low spot, like a ditch or culvert, and take cover. Get as low as possible, lie flat, and cover your head and neck with your arms or anything you have to protect yoursel...
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