Red Cross Stories : first-aid-and-cpr
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How an 11-year-old saved the life of her infant cousin
- When Fenyx Aubin-LeBlanc realized her infant cousin was choking, she knew exactly what to do. Fenyx saved her cousin’s life that day.
A miraculous survival thanks to first aid
- Josée Cloutier and her husband are motorcycle enthusiasts and like to hit the road in their free time. "I love discovering new destinations. It's a real sense of escape, my way of enjoying life," she said.
Essential winter safety tips from the Canadian Red Cross
- Winter can be a beautiful time of year, especially in Canada. But keep in mind that the elements can be harsh, and proper winter safety should be observed, whether you're driving or skating on a frozen pond.
One Red Cross volunteer calls learning first aid 'empowering'
- The Canadian Red Cross, as one of the nation's largest non-profit organizations, offers humanitarian relief to numerous individuals in need, but also encourages self-empowerment and safety through many programs.
Canadian Red Cross launches first aid app
- In honour of World First Aid Day, which is celebrated annually on the second Saturday in September, the Canadian Red Cross has launched an innovative first aid mobile application.
Water safety training benefits people every day
- Thousands of people throughout Canada will be heading to swimming pools, ocean beaches, lake shores and flowing rivers in order to take a dip and cool off this summer season.
Tips for staying cool and comfortable in the summer heat
- Canada may be known as the Great White North, but that doesn't mean the nation misses out on summer heatwaves just like much of the rest of the world.
Trained to save a life
- Last February, Christine Morin gave her nine-month-old Louis a piece of apple to teeth on, hoping it would sooth his sore gums. Instead, he choked and the apple completely blocked his airway. Thankfully, Christine is a first aid instructor for the Canadian Red Cross and knew just what to do
Wilderness first aid and CPR tips for summer
- With the Wilderness and Remote First Aid course offered by the Red Cross, you can acquire greater knowledge that will benefit you immensely, especially if you're planning to be outdoors for an extended length of time.
Four first aid and CPR programs offered by the Red Cross
- If you're eager to learn more about responding to emergencies, consider these four first aid and CPR courses offered by the Canadian Red Cross to get started.
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