Red Cross News

August-31-2010

As Flood Waters Recede in Pakistan, Relief Efforts Step Up

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

August-23-2010

Back to School 101: Be Prepared

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

August-19-2010

Troops in Afghanistan Receive Free Calling Cards

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

August-12-2010

Tips to Beat the Heat

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

July-30-2010

Compression-Only CPR Okay in Certain Situations

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

July-28-2010

Help the Cental MN Red Cross Be Ready for Disaster

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

HIV Education

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 partnering with other agencies to educate and 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 Screenings

The Central Minnesota Chapter of the American Red Cross offers free HIV Screening every Wednesday. For more information on pain-free HIV Screening and to schedule your appointment, please contact Susie at (320) 251-7641.