The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment now to give blood to support patients counting on a consistent blood supply to survive and heal. While emergencies often grab headlines, the need for blood is constant. Especially in October, as donation appointments can often drop quickly when people settle into busy fall routines and make plans around upcoming school breaks.
During Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5-11), the American Red Cross of Greater Kansas reminds everyone of the dangers of home fires, which claim seven lives every day in the U.S. To help protect your household, test your smoke alarms each month and practice your escape plan until everyone can get out in less than two minutes.
The American Red Cross asks donors to give blood now to help maintain a healthy blood supply. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are urged to make an appointment to keep lifesaving blood products ready the moment patients need them.
The Fourth of July offers time to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Whether you’re celebrating the holiday by the pool or lake, in the backyard, or on the road, it’s important to keep safety in mind.
As the busy Fourth of July holiday week gets closer, the American Red Cross asks donors to celebrate by making a blood donation appointment to help power the blood supply through mid-summer. While all blood types are needed, donors with type O blood are most urgently needed.
Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to Kansas tomorrow through the weekend. The American Red Cross of Greater Kansas urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe:
Warmer weather is coming our way soon, and taking a dip in a pool or lake is a great way to cool off. The American Red Cross Kansas and Oklahoma Region wants to ensure everyone swims safely this season.
Emergencies don’t take a holiday. The American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood.
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves for patients in need.
As holiday celebrations continue into December, the American Red Cross encourages donors to keep the blood supply top of mind by giving blood this month.… Login to continue reading Login…