The American Red Cross will honor six residents with lifesaving awards for their heroic actions during a medical emergency in ...

If you haven't learned CPR recently, things have changed. You can usually find a two- to three-hour training course at a local community health center, or by contacting a Red Cross or American Heart ...

The American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics update recommendations for untrained lay rescuers and trained rescuers resuscitating adults and children who have drowned.

All people who are pulled from the water after drowning should receive CPR with rescue breaths and chest compressions, according to updated guidance from the American Heart Association and the ...

Chinese scientists have designed the first AI-powered robot lifeguard, which is designed to operate without the need for any human involvement. Researchers have been testing the robot at a ...

How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device ...

The American Red Cross partnered with several organizations to host a metro-wide blood drive to donate to people with sickle cell disease. It was a community effort involving the National Pan Hellenic ...

The Beach Safety and Security Unit (BSSU) has reached a transformative milestone in its professional development, achieving complete self-sufficiency in lifeguard training through a partnership ...

The first 9-1-1 call I ever received was a soldier trying to commit suicide. I kept talking to him, trying to reassure him ...

The Canadian Red Cross recognizes that compression-only CPR is an acceptable alternative for those who are unwilling, unable, untrained, or are no longer able to perform full CPR. In some cases, ...

Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR courses are delivered throughout Canada through our network of Training Partners. Contact information: 1-877-356-32261 Courses develop vital life-saving knowledge ...

Safety drills are held during all programs. Please exit the pool promptly when the air horn sounds, aiding lifeguards in swift rescues for minimal disruption. Should I Choose Group or Private Swim ...