Speaker: Fredrick Gillam Jr.
Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at 3 p.m.
T.R. White Sportsplex, 304 N. Hays Ave., Jackson, Tennessee
T.R. White Sportsplex, 304 N. Hays Ave., Jackson, Tennessee
Register now at bit.ly/RedCrossMentalHealth.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
A Break to Educate: Mental Health Symposium - Jackson, Tennessee
It’s time for the school bells to ring again and the American Red Cross has steps to help students stay safe
Take special precautions with kids going to school for the first time
“There are some special steps parents of younger kids should take, especially if they have youngsters going to school for the first time,” said Joel Sullivan, regional executive officer for the American Red Cross, Tennessee Region. “They should make sure the child knows their phone number, address, how to get in touch with their parents at work, how to get in touch with another trusted adult and how to dial 911. And teach them not to talk to strangers or accept rides from someone they don’t know.”
Here are more
steps to follow to help your child stay safe:
1. If your student rides a bus to school, they
should plan to get to their bus stop early and stand away from the curb while
waiting for the bus to arrive.
2. Students should board the bus only after it has
come to a complete stop and the driver or attendant has instructed them to get
on. They should only board their bus, never an alternate one.
3. All students should stay in clear view of the
bus driver and never walk behind the bus.
4. Cross the street at the corner, obey traffic
signals and stay in the crosswalk.
5. Never dart out into the street or cross between
parked cars.
6. If children go to school in a car, they should
always wear a seat belt. Younger children should use car seats or booster seats
until the lap-shoulder belt fits properly (typically for children ages 8-12 and
over 4’9”), and ride in the back seat until they are at least 13 years old.
7. If a teenager is going to drive to school,
parents should mandate that they use seat belts. Drivers should not use their
cell phone to text or make calls and avoid eating or drinking while driving.
8. Some students ride their bike to school. They
should always wear a helmet and ride on the right, in the same direction as the
traffic is going.
9. When children are walking to school, they
should only cross the street at an intersection, and use a route along which
the school has placed crossing guards.
10. Parents should walk young children to school,
along with children taking new routes or attending new schools, at least for
the first week to ensure they know how to get there safely. Arrange for
students to walk to school with a friend or classmate.
DRIVERS, SLOW DOWN!
Drivers should slow down as children head back
to school. Know that yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is getting ready
to stop and motorists should slow down and be prepared to stop. Red flashing
lights and an extended stop sign indicate the bus is stopped and children are
getting on or off.
Motorists must
stop when they are behind a bus, meeting the bus or approaching an intersection
where a bus is stopped. Motorists following or traveling alongside a school bus
must also stop until the red lights have stopped flashing, the stop arm is
withdrawn, and all children have reached safety. This includes two and
four-lane highways. If physical barriers such as grassy medians, guide rails or
concrete median barriers separate oncoming traffic from the bus, motorists in
the opposing lanes may proceed without stopping. Do not proceed until all the
children have reached a place of safety.
PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES Know what the emergency plan is at your child’s school in case a disaster
or an unforeseen event occurs. Develop a family emergency plan so everyone will
know who to contact and where to go if something happens while children are at
school and parents are at work. Details are available at redcross.org/prepare.
TAKE A FIRST AID CLASS Learn and practice first aid and CPR skills by taking a course so you can help save a life. Download the free Red Cross First Aid app for instant access to information on handling the most common first aid emergencies whether it be before, during or after school. You can find it by searching for ‘American Red Cross’ in your app store or at redcross.org/apps.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides
comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood;
teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and
supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a
nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the
American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org,
or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
American Red Cross and the Chattanooga Red Wolves Partner to Increase Blood Donations in Chattanooga
Fans can roll up their sleeves and donate blood on Wednesday, July 26 at the American Red Cross Southeast Chapter location. Blood donations will be scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on site at 4115 S. Access Road in Chattanooga, TN 37406. Several Red Wolves players will be on scene to meet with fans at the blood drive.
“We see blood donation drop during the summer travel months every year, and this year is no exception,” Garry Allison, regional donor services executive with the Red Cross Tennessee Valley Blood Services Region said. “This is a national concern. The need for blood does not take a vacation. We have a great need for all blood types, but especially types O positive and O negative. These are blood types most used in emergency rooms and trauma units. We encourage all who can to make an appointment to donate with the Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club to show up and help us save lives.”
The power of type O blood
- Type O negative is the universal blood type and what emergency room personnel reach for when there is no time to determine a patient’s blood type in the most serious situations.
- Type O positive blood is the most used blood type because it can be transfused to Rh-positive patients of any blood type.
- Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body and are often given to trauma and surgery patients. Type O blood donors are ideal Power Red donors, which means they can safely donate two units of red blood cells during one donation. Now, more people can give a Power Red donation – the minimum height has changed to 5’3” for female donors.
All presenting donors will receive a Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last, and will be entered to win a drawing for season passes to the Red Wolves games! *
Schedule your appointment today!
By scheduling and keeping appointments right now, donors can help ensure patients relying on blood donations also get to enjoy their summer. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Medical traumas can quickly deplete hospital blood banks. Once patients are stabilized and their blood type is determined, they will receive a matching blood type, so it’s important donors of all types give now and help save lives by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting, RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). When making your appointment, be sure to use the code: REDWOLVES19. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
About the
American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members, and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/Tennessee or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossTN. The American Red Cross Tennessee Region serves all 95 counties in Tennessee, Crittenden County in Arkansas and Desoto and Tunica counties in Mississippi. The Tennessee Region – part of a nationwide network of locally supported chapters - is comprised of the following eight Red Cross chapters: East Tennessee, Heart of Tennessee, Mid-South, Mid-West Tennessee, Nashville Area, Southeast Tennessee, Northeast Tennessee and Tennessee River.
*Offer applicable to presenting donors only during the following date(s) 07/26/2023 and while supplies last. Offer subject to availability of donation opportunities in presenting donor’s area. No substitutions and not transferable. Not redeemable for cash. ©The American National Red Cross