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Red Cross News
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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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July-28-2010
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Help the Cental MN Red Cross Be Ready for Disaster
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It’s a sobering fact, but disaster strikes every day in the United States. Not just once, either—the American Red Cross responds to about 200 disasters every day, amounting to some 70,000 in a year.
This number enco
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Chapter History
The Stearns County Chapter of the American Red Cross was organized in 1917 with Bishop Joseph Busch as the first Chapter chairman. The first action taken was during World War I, providing canteen services for production workers and organizing the Junior Red Cross. Before the war was over, local workers had to cope with the influenza epidemic.
During the 1920's, the Stearns County Chapter helped with the tuberculosis epidemic, hiring a nurse to visit the county schools to teach simple health rules. The Chapter sent clothing to the destitute in Albania and sufferers from the Red River Floods. At this time the Chapter also organized first aid and swimming classes throughout the county.
When World War II began, the Chapter set up an office in downtown St. Cloud with paid help. Volunteers made army kits, knit sweaters, and rolled surgical dressings. Blood was collected for use overseas, a railroad car was used as a bloodmobile site. In 1955 the Stearns County Chapter was expanded to include Benton County and renamed the Central Minnesota Chapter.
The Chapter continued to expand services in blood collection, health and safety instruction, and disaster preparedness. In 1982 Eldon Siehl, a prominent St. Cloud businessman, willed the Chapter $100,000, which enabled the Chapter to buy a building and set up operations. Since that time, paid and non-paid staff has increased to meet the ever-growing demand for Red Cross programs in the Central Minnesota area.
In 1999 the Central Minnesota Chapter expanded to include Sherburne County. In addition, service contracts were signed with Morrison and Mille Lacs counties. With this arrangement, the Central Minnesota Chapter American Red Cross provides administrative services to those counties while allowing local volunteers to continue handling direct service. The current counties supported by the Central MN Red Cross are Benton, Big Stone, Chippewa, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Pope, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, and Wright.
For more information call: 1-800-560-7641
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