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CONTACT PERSON: Dawn Vitez
The American Red Cross of Lebanon County, a United Way Agency, announces
its schedule of courses and blood drive for February. If you are
interested in attending any courses, please register by contacting the office at
273-2671.
February 1 Community Blood Drive, Salem
Lutheran
Church, 119 North 8th Street, Lebanon, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call the Red
Cross Office at 273-2671 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
Photo ID is required for donors at all blood drives.
February 5 First Aid/CPR/AED Course, 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Red Cross Classroom. This course trains individuals to become
familiar with how to recognize and care for victims of illnesses and sudden
injuries, to overcome a reluctance to Act in emergency situations, and to
recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory and cardiac emergencies
using proper CPR methods for adults, children and infants and trained on the AED
when needed to aid adults and children suffering from cardiac arrest.
Cost: $65.00/person.
February 12 Community Blood
Drive, Kochenderfer United Methodist
Church, 1105 Kochenderfer Road, Lebanon, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the Red
Cross Office at 273-2671 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
Photo ID is required for donors at all blood drives.
February 17- CPR/AED for the
Professional Rescuer Course, 5 to10 p.m., Red Cross Classroom.
This course is geared towards the health professional and Lifeguards.
Participants must have book and a pocket mask. Cost: $50.00/person.
February 26 Community Blood
Drive, Grace United Church of Christ,
22 Church Street, Richland,
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call the Red Cross Office at 273-2671 to schedule an
appointment. Walk-ins are welcome. Photo ID is required
for donors at all blood drives.
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Continuing the 65-year tradition
championed first by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, President Barack Obama, who
serves as our honorary chairman, has recognized the American Red Cross for our
efforts to save lives. He has
honored the organization by proclaiming March 2011 as national Red Cross Month.
For 94 years, Lebanon County Chapter has been
touching lives of citizens of Lebanon County
through our disaster relief efforts, health and safety courses, blood services,
and other initiatives. As we
celebrate Red Cross Month, it is fitting to honor the many individuals and
institutions who have joined us this year.
Through the efforts of 1,150 dedicated volunteers who lend their time to
helping their neighbors, concerned citizens who give the gift of life through
blood donation and the hundreds of people who have made generous financial
contributions, your American Red Cross made a lifesaving difference for hundreds
of people in Lebanon County.
*Lifeline
Program During March
the American Red Cross Lifeline Program which is provided throughout the
Lebanon County area is offering free activation
of Lifeline units. This amounts to
a savings of $90.00. By simply
pushing a lightweight, waterproof button that can be either worn around the neck
or wrist, a subscriber is immediately connected to a highly trained monitor who
has instant access to the callers complete health history and will quickly link
each subscriber to the care they need.
The Lifeline Alarm provides seniors and their family peace of mind. It
allows seniors to remain in their home environment longer supported by a means
to get help in case of a fall or other emergency.
*March
3 Blood Drive, Supreme
Mid-Atlantic, 411 Jonestown Road,
Jonestown, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Call Jeannie Mason at 865-4390 ext. 365 to schedule an appointment.
Photo ID is required for donors at all blood drives.
.*March 8
Community Blood Drive, Quality Inn, Lebanon, 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Call the Red Cross Office at 273-2671 to schedule an appointment.
Walk-ins are welcome.
Photo ID is required for donors at all blood drives.
*March 12 First Aid/CPR/AED
Course, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Red Cross Classroom.
This course trains individuals to become familiar with how to recognize
and care for victims of illnesses and sudden injuries, to overcome a reluctance
to Act in emergency situations, and to recognize and care for life-threatening
respiratory and cardiac emergencies using proper CPR methods for adults,
children and infants and trained on the AED when needed to aid adults and
children suffering from cardiac arrest.
Cost: $65.00/person.
*March 12
Day of Disaster Training, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Harrisburg Red Cross
Chapter House. This day of training
allows volunteers to complete three basic classes in one day.
Call Karen at 273-2671 to coordinate transportation.
Disaster Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance, 9
a.m. to 5 p.m., Carlisle
Red Cross Chapter House. This
course prepares volunteers to provide assistance to disaster victims.
Mass Casualty Disaster Training, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Chambersburg
Red Cross Chapter House. Learn how
to provide an effective initial response to a mass casualty disaster.
*March
15 Clara Barton Society, 2 to 4 p.m., Marabellas, Cumberland Street, Lebanon.
Meet other wonderful people who support the American Red Cross of Lebanon
County and enjoy a short presentation that highlights the work that the Red
Cross does every day to turn compassion into action.
Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP to Berrnice at 273-2671 or
bgamble@lebanonredcross.org.
*March
19 ERVs: Ready, Set, Roll, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Harrisburg Red Cross
Chapter House. Learn to operate the
Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) and its equipment safely to provide feeding to
people affected by disaster.
*March
17 - CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Course, 5 to 10 p.m., Red
Cross Classroom.
This course is a thorough review and is geared towards the health
professional and Lifeguards.
Participants must have book and a pocket mask.
Cost: $50.00/person.
*March 18, 19 &
26 Babysitting, First Aid, Infant Child CPR, Pet First Aid Course, Red
Cross Classroom. March 18th
6 to 9 p.m., March 19th & 26th 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This course is open to individuals, ages 11 to 15, and provides
information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for
children in the absence of parents or guardians.
This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and
professionalism; basic care; safety and safe play; first aid/infant and child
CPR. The students will also be
qualified to Pet Sit. Cost:
$65.00.
*March 22
Retired Senior Volunteer Program Open House/Orientation, 10 a.m., Red Cross
Classroom. Anyone 55+ who is
interested in learning more about the volunteer opportunities in Lebanon County
is invited to attend. For more
information call Cathy at 273-2671.
*March 24
American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation, 9 a.m. to Noon, Red Cross Classroom.
Learn about the Red Cross History,
Mission, our Fundamental Principles, the services we
offer, and how you can volunteer
*March 26
Dine Out for the Red Cross and
Blood Drive, Sonic Drive-In, Palmyra.
Call the Red Cross Office at 273-2671 for times and additional
information.
Be Red Cross Ready!
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American Red
Cross of Lebanon
County
1220
Mifflin Street
Lebanon, PA 17046
Phone: (717)
273-2671
Fax: (717)
273-4201
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