30th Anniversary of the Spitak Earthquake in Armenia
Thirty years ago today, on December 7, 1988, a 6.9 earthquake devastated Armenia. Also known as the Spitak earthquake due to the fault rupture’s proximity to the town of Spitak, the massive... {This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)
Source: Red Cross Chat - December 7, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: History 30th anniversary Armenia Armenina Earthquake Spitak statue Source Type: news

Camp Fire: Conflicting Emotions Are Normal After A Disaster
This originally appeared on the Red Cross Capital Crosswords blog. Photos by Carl Manning.  After the Camp Fire swept through his hometown of Magalia, California, Ken Kupstas wasn’t sure what... {This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)
Source: Red Cross Chat - December 5, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Disaster california California Wildfires Camp Fire disaster relief Magalia Source Type: news

Native American Heritage Month: Meet Lauren Snow
This Native American Heritage Month, we’re highlighting those who play a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross accomplish its humanitarian mission every day. This week, we’d like to ... The... {This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)
Source: Red Cross Chat - November 30, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Red Cross Life Chickasaw Nation Lauren Snow Native American Heritage Month SAF service to the armed forces Source Type: news

Four Ways to Give Back on Giving Tuesday
Looking for ways to give back this Giving Tuesday? Here are four simple ways you can give with meaning to bring comfort and hope to those who need it most. ... The post Four Ways to Give Back on... {This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)
Source: Red Cross Chat - November 26, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Disaster blankets emergency shelter give with meaning giving Giving Tuesday holiday holidays infant supplies infants meals red cross shelters Source Type: news

Giving Thanks for Blood Donations
This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for all of you who have donated blood or platelets to help save lives over the years. Here are a few former patients and their families ... The post Giving Thanks... {This is a content summary only. Click the blog post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the blog and more!} (Source: Red Cross Chat)
Source: Red Cross Chat - November 20, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: American Red Cross Tags: Blood blood donation blood donor Blood Recipient give thanks platelets thanksgiving Source Type: news