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Meet HELP Volunteer Laura Enekegho

Laura Enekegho is a fourth year PhD student in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Alberta. When she isn’t in a laboratory, classroom, or volunteering on campus, you will find her at the Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) depot in Edmonton as a client services volunteer. 

Laura Enekegho is a fourth year PhD student in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Alberta. When she isn’t in a laboratory, classroom, or volunteering on campus, you will find her at the Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) depot in Edmonton as a client services volunteer. 

Laura Enekegho is a fourth year PhD student in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Alberta. When she isn’t in a laboratory, classroom, or volunteering on campus, you will find her at the Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) depot in Edmonton as a client services volunteer. 

Thunderstorm Safety Tips for your Furry Friends

Hello, fellow furballs! I&rsquo;m Coco, your wise and witty feline guide. Thunderstorms can be a real <em>cat-astrophe</em>, but don&rsquo;t worry&mdash;I&rsquo;m here to share some <em>purr-fect</em> tips to keep you and your humans safe. So, let&rsquo;s get ready for those loud and flashy storms together!&nbsp;

Hello, fellow furballs! I’m Coco, your wise and witty feline guide. Thunderstorms can be a real cat-astrophe, but don’t worry—I’m here to share some purr-fect tips to keep you and your humans safe. So, let’s get ready for those loud and flashy storms together! 

Hello, fellow furballs! I&rsquo;m Coco, your wise and witty feline guide. Thunderstorms can be a real <em>cat-astrophe</em>, but don&rsquo;t worry&mdash;I&rsquo;m here to share some <em>purr-fect</em> tips to keep you and your humans safe. So, let&rsquo;s get ready for those loud and flashy storms together!&nbsp;

Regional Training for Effective Humanitarian Aid

When it comes to disasters and crises around the world, local Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement staff and volunteers are at the heart of the response&mdash; taking action to support people who have been impacted. &nbsp;

When it comes to disasters and crises around the world, local Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement staff and volunteers are at the heart of the response— taking action to support people who have been impacted.  

When it comes to disasters and crises around the world, local Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement staff and volunteers are at the heart of the response&mdash; taking action to support people who have been impacted. &nbsp;

Extreme Heat Emergencies

Summer is here, and it&#39;s time to enjoy the sunshine and outdoor activities. But summer also means extreme heat waves, which can be difficult to manage for adults and children alike. &nbsp;

Summer is here, and it's time to enjoy the sunshine and outdoor activities. But summer also means extreme heat waves, which can be difficult to manage for adults and children alike.  

Summer is here, and it&#39;s time to enjoy the sunshine and outdoor activities. But summer also means extreme heat waves, which can be difficult to manage for adults and children alike. &nbsp;

Domestic Emergency Response Unit Event

In April 2024, the Canadian Red Cross hosted a two-day Domestic Emergency Response Unit (D-ERU) open house event at the Best Western Plus Airport Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba. &nbsp;

In April 2024, the Canadian Red Cross hosted a two-day Domestic Emergency Response Unit (D-ERU) open house event at the Best Western Plus Airport Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  

In April 2024, the Canadian Red Cross hosted a two-day Domestic Emergency Response Unit (D-ERU) open house event at the Best Western Plus Airport Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba. &nbsp;

Empowering Action: How Together We're Combating the Opioid Poisoning Crisis

The opioid poisoning crisis continues to be a pressing public health emergency, and responding to it head-on requires knowledge, preparation, and community support. &nbsp;<br />
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The opioid poisoning crisis continues to be a pressing public health emergency, and responding to it head-on requires knowledge, preparation, and community support.  
 

The opioid poisoning crisis continues to be a pressing public health emergency, and responding to it head-on requires knowledge, preparation, and community support. &nbsp;<br />
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2024 Labrador Wildfires: A Story of Community Resilience

I had just signed off on a Friday night when I received a text from my manager. &ldquo;Fire in Labrador. Are you able to go?&rdquo;&nbsp;&ldquo;Absolutely!&rdquo; I replied. Having only recently joined the Canadian Red Cross, I was keen to get a deployment under my belt. The challenge of course is that communities in Labrador are quite remote, so getting there isn&rsquo;t always easy. &nbsp;

I had just signed off on a Friday night when I received a text from my manager. “Fire in Labrador. Are you able to go?” “Absolutely!” I replied. Having only recently joined the Canadian Red Cross, I was keen to get a deployment under my belt. The challenge of course is that communities in Labrador are quite remote, so getting there isn’t always easy.  

I had just signed off on a Friday night when I received a text from my manager. &ldquo;Fire in Labrador. Are you able to go?&rdquo;&nbsp;&ldquo;Absolutely!&rdquo; I replied. Having only recently joined the Canadian Red Cross, I was keen to get a deployment under my belt. The challenge of course is that communities in Labrador are quite remote, so getting there isn&rsquo;t always easy. &nbsp;

How the Red Cross Supports Health Centres in Ukraine

On July 8, 2024, a wave of explosions struck Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and Sloviansk in Ukraine. Okhmatdyt Children&rsquo;s Hospital, the largest pediatrics facility in Ukraine, was partially destroyed. The Centre for Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, located inside Okhmatdyt Children&rsquo;s Hospital, was also impacted.

On July 8, 2024, a wave of explosions struck Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and Sloviansk in Ukraine. Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital, the largest pediatrics facility in Ukraine, was partially destroyed. The Centre for Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, located inside Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital, was also impacted.

On July 8, 2024, a wave of explosions struck Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and Sloviansk in Ukraine. Okhmatdyt Children&rsquo;s Hospital, the largest pediatrics facility in Ukraine, was partially destroyed. The Centre for Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, located inside Okhmatdyt Children&rsquo;s Hospital, was also impacted.

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