health and Safety - Southeast Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross

Health and Safety Services

Health and Safety Services
For nearly a century, the American Red Cross has prepared people to save lives through health and safety education and training. From first aid, CPR and bloodborne pathogens training to swimming and lifeguarding, HIV/AIDS education and Babysitter's Training, American Red Cross Preparedness programs help people lead safer and healthier lives. The Red Cross constantly strives to respond to the preparedness concerns of Americans at home, in school and in the workplace. Today's innovative programs also include teaching lay persons and professionals how to use automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to save victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Last year, nearly 11 million people enrolled in American Red Cross health and safety courses."

Earn Continuing Education Units Through the American Red Cross

Many Red Cross course takers—such as nurses, social workers, recreation professionals, teachers and day care providers—are professionals who need continuing education units to maintain a license and/or certification. In order to provide this added service to our customers, the American Red Cross has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

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Singing River Electric NHN grant purchases manikins for American Red Cross

Grant from Singing River Electric

(left to right:) The Southeast Chapter of the American Red Cross’ health and safety coordinator Tonya Ferrill and executive director Paige Roberts accept the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Community Grant check from Singing River Electric communications specialist Amanda Parker while displaying the toddler and baby CPR manikins.

October 30th, 2008
Singing River Electric Power Association recently awarded a Neighbors Helping Neighbors Community Grant totaling $2,500 to the Southeast Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Grant funds will be used to purchase 15 CPR manikins, specifically 10 toddlers and five babies, along with face shields so that the American Red Cross can offer CPR training to even more individuals...

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