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Take it from a Savvy Mom: Why every parent should have first aid training

Posted September 11, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

I first read this story in a newsletter from Savvy Mom. At the Red Cross, we think it's great to share first aid stories because they inspire others to get trained. Just recently, the Canadian Red Cross conducted research that showed nearly 40% of Ca...

East coast getting a blast of Leslie

Posted September 10, 2012 by Global Administrator

Tropical storm Leslie is barreling toward Newfoundland and could pick up steam and regain hurricane status before it’s expected to make landfall tomorrow morning. Canadian Red Cross volunteers and staff across Newfoundland are preparing, as have many...

Photo of the Day: Red Cross Society of China provides relief to earthquake survivors

Posted September 10, 2012 by Global Administrator

The Red Cross Society of China is working to provide relief to survivors of a series of earthquakes that struck an underdeveloped southwestern region of China on Friday September 7th. More than 80 people have been reported dead and more than 6,000 ho...

Testez vos connaissances en premiers soins

Posted September 07, 2012 by Global Administrator

Samedi le 8 septembre est la Journée mondiale des premiers secours. Voilà une belle occasion pour vous rafraîchir la mémoire ou apprendre de nouvelles notions de premiers soins. Vous pouvez compléter ce quiz en moins de temps qu'il ne faut pour sau...

World First Aid Day: Many Canadian parents don’t have the skills to save a life

Posted September 07, 2012 by Global Administrator

Parents want to ensure their kids’ safety in every aspect of life, whether at home on a summer afternoon, or during an emergency. Knowing how to save a life with basic first aid is an important skill. It's one that we hope to never have to use, but 4...

Photo of the Day: ICRC President on mission in Syria

Posted September 06, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

ICRC president Peter Maurer arrived in Syria this week for a three-day mission. Since mid-July, fighting in and around Damascus has been escalating almost without interruption. The situation in many parts of Syria is currently edging towards irre...

Back to school bullying prevention tips

Posted September 06, 2012 by Global Administrator

Summer is over and it's that time of year again! With the kids back in school we thought it'd be helpful to offer parents some bullying and cyberbullying tips. It's not only important for youth within schools to stand up to bullying, but for parents ...

The Red Cross Round-up

Posted September 05, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world. CUBA: By the time Tropical Storm Isaac made landfall in Cuba on August 25, communities were already prepared to safely face the effects cau...

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