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Red Cross News
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September-3-2010
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Visit a Red Cross Blood Drive for a Chance to Fuel Your Fall Road Trip for Free
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Blood donations through the local American Red Cross Blood Services Region have been declining this summer and supplies are currently less than sufficient. All blood types are needed to ensure blood supplies do not drop to emergency levels.
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August-31-2010
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As Flood Waters Recede in Pakistan, Relief Efforts Step Up
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As the superflood in Pakistan continues to move towards the Arabian Sea, its aftermath is only just beginning.
The flooding is only the start of a bigger catastrophe that will continue to claim lives," said Mohamed Al Maad
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August-23-2010
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Back to School 101: Be Prepared
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A new school year is a fresh start for both kids and parents. And it's the perfect
time to make sure the whole family is prepared for emergencies and other unexpected
events.
Has your family talked about what you would do
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August-19-2010
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Troops in Afghanistan Receive Free Calling Cards
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When you're thousands of miles from home, the voice of a loved one can lift your spirits like nothing else. Thanks to the American Red Cross, it will be easier for some troops in Afghanistan to make that connection.
The Col
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August-12-2010
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Tips to Beat the Heat
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As temperatures continue to soar across Minnesota, the Central MN American Red Cross encourages people to learn safety tips that will help prevent problems during one of the hottest summers on record. According to the National Weather Service
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July-30-2010
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Compression-Only CPR Okay in Certain Situations
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The American Red Cross guidelines on using chest compressions alone to help someone who has collapsed are in line with articles published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) that Compression-Only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitat
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Are you someone who has been personally affected by HIV or AIDS?
Are you someone who believes that everyone deserves the right to learn science-based facts about HIV/AIDS?
Then you should become a Red Cross trained HIV/AIDS Instructor.
The training sessions are designed for a fun and relaxing learning environment. You will learn how to share facts about HIV and AIDS accurately, in a nonjudgmental manner, and sensitively with people who belong to diverse groups and communities.
The HIV/AIDS Instructor Course provides the opportunity for you to learn how to openly discuss the facts about HIV/AIDS. Red Cross-trained instructors can conduct sessions of the Basic HIV/AIDS Program in your community. Participants will also learn to help people in their community develop and practice skills, which they can use in real life situations to protect themselves and others from HIV.
The next HIV/AIDS Instructor class will be held Friday, October 15th from 3:00-6:00pm & Saturday, October 16th from 9:00am-5:00pm. Please contact Susie for more information at (320) 251-7641.
How do you get tested for HIV?
How is AIDS spread?
Can I protect myself from HIV?
If you are interested in finding out the answers to these questions, or want to gain more knowledge about HIV/AIDS, please check out one of the American Red Cross courses listed below. All courses are delivered in a factual, open, and non-judgemental approach.
The mission of the American Red Cross, as a humanitarian organization, is to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The purpose of the Red Cross HIV/AIDS Education Program is to save lives by educating the public about how to prevent the transmission of HIV. Click here to learn more on how the American Red Cross is educating people to help fight this disease.
A component of this program is called F.A.T.E. (Fighting AIDS Through Education). This group of volunteer students makes presentations in schools throughout the area. The peer education program teaches the volunteer high school students to present factual, up-to-date information, answer HIV/AIDS questions, build presentation skills and self-confidence. They learn age appropriate communication skills, as well as being nonjudgmental and culturally sensitive. The National Red Cross and F.A.T.E. recognize and respect the values of communities and individual schools, youth groups, and organizations we serve, and therefore work closely with them to make the presentation meet their needs.
Community and school (K-12) presentations are provided by trained HIV/AIDS Instructors or Peer Educators and are FREE. If you are a business who wants to educate your employees and would like a presentation, there is a fee. For more information, contact our HIV/AIDS Program Coordinator at: 1-800-560-7641
Free HIV Testing
The Central Minnesota Chapter of the American Red Cross offers free HIV testing - with results in 20 minutes. To schedule your confidential pain-free HIV test, or for more information, please contact Susie at (320) 251-7641.
Visit the CDC's Act Against AIDS Web site for more information on the campaign:
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