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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
American Red Cross honors local veterans and active-duty military members
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4 Utah) – May is Military Appreciation Month, and the American Red Cross of Utah is proud to support local veterans and active-duty military members through a variety of services. The mission of the American Red Cross was born on the battlefield through Clara Barton's care for soldiers during the Civil War. Today, The Red Cross continues to care for the humanitarian needs of the U.S military community from the time a service member takes the oath to navigating life as a veteran. The Red Cross helps members of the military, veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors prepare for, cope with, and respond to the challenges of military service, both in the U.S. and abroad. These programs are free, confidential and offered in person or online by mental health professionals with additional Red Cross training. The Red Cross offers several behavioral health programs including Psychological First Aid, Reconnection workshops, Mind-Body workshops, and more. The Red Cross has medical and non-medical volunteers who help provide care, comfort and therapy items at veteran hospitals and military treatment facilities. Red Cross volunteers serve in Veterans Administration and military hospitals and treatment facilities across the nation and around the world. Volunteers, including many veterans and their families, provide vital assistance in the areas of rehabilitation, recreation, administration, and personal services to those who answered their country's call and who are now cared for each day in military and veteran hospitals and treatment centers. Medical volunteers, such as certified doctors and nurses, help support hospital staff, which frees up time for them to focus on priority patients. Non-medical volunteers build morale and help with a variety of programs including manning coffee, snack and book carts; providing art and garden therapy classes; hosting animal visitation programs; and distributing care and comfort items. If you would like to support our military and veteran community, sign up to become a Red Cross volunteer by visiting Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Red Cross encourages Memorial Day blood donations to honor fallen military
SALT LAKE CITY () — Three blood donation centers with the American Red Cross of Utah are open for blood donations on Memorial Day, giving Utahns a way to honor fallen military personnel by giving blood. The centers in Salt Lake City (6616 South 900 East), Lehi (310 North 850 East), and Layton (852 West Hill Field Road) are open for appointments, which the Red Cross said several are still available. 'There are many ways to pay tribute on Memorial Day,' said Heidi Ruster, Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross Utah/Nevada Region. 'By donating blood, you not only honor our fallen heroes, but you also become a hero to those in need of lifesaving transfusions.' The Red Cross of Utah said there is a critical demand for type O blood. Type O positive blood is the most frequently transfused blood type and type O negative blood is known as the 'universal' blood type, used in emergency situations when the patient's blood type is unknown. Man, woman arrested after traffic stop reveals missing Nevada juvenile As Utah enters the 100 deadliest days of summer, the Red Cross said a single major car accident can deplete a hospital's blood supply. 'It's crucial for donors of all types to step forward, especially those with O negative blood,' said Ruster. 'Trauma centers rely on this universal blood type for emergencies when every second counts.' Ruster, who is also a U.S. Navy veteran, added that when children see their parents giving blood, they understand the importance of donations and are more likely to feel empowered to contribute themselves when they are older. For those interested in donating blood on Memorial Day, the Salt Lake and Lehi donation centers are open until 2:30 p.m. The Layton donation center is open until 3 p.m. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by , or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767). Use sponsor codes SaltLakeCityUT, LaytonUT, or LehiUT to make an appointment at one of the available donation centers. Ross Chastain goes from worst to 1st to win NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 review: The three-row Electric SUV that's quietly redefining family hauling Red Cross encourages Memorial Day blood donations to honor fallen military West Jordan man charged with kidnapping in physical dispute over missing dog Man, woman arrested after traffic stop reveals missing Nevada juvenile Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Red Cross is working to address health disparities affecting diverse communities
MURRAY, Utah (ABC4 Utah) – April marks National Minority Health Month, which highlights health disparities affecting diverse communities. As part of its mission to alleviate suffering, the American Red Cross of Utah is working to empower individuals with lifesaving information and to bridge existing health gaps. For more than 140 years, people from all backgrounds have rallied together to help those inneed. Today, these efforts include providing blood to help ensure patients receive lifesavingcare; supporting hyper-local health partners to better withstand disasters and increase theircapacity in communities with chronic disaster risks and socioeconomic challenges. The need for blood is constant. Maintaining a reliable blood supply is essential for all patients, especially those with chronic and acute conditions in underserved communities. For example, according to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, patients with sickle cell disease have less access to comprehensive team care than people with other genetic disorders like cystic fibrosis. Yet people with sickle cell disease can require a lifetime of blood transfusions to treat this inherited blood disorder, which affects over 100,000 people in the U.S. — most of whom are of African, Latino and Mediterranean descent. While groundbreaking gene therapies give hope for those with sickle cell disease, patients accessing these treatments often need ongoing blood transfusions for months to help maintain stable hemoglobin levels and to prevent life-threatening complications. As part of its Sickle Cell Initiative, the Red Cross currently tests first-time blood donors whoself- identify as Black, African American and multiracial for sickle cell trait, which is mostcommon among individuals of African descent.• In total, about 2.5 million people in the U.S. have sickle cell trait.• Since launching the Sickle Cell Initiative in 2021, the Red Cross has provided more than 260,000 sickle cell trait screenings. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
American Red Cross celebrates Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
MURRAY, Utah (ABC4 Utah) – During Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (April 20–26), the American Red Cross of Utah honors the critical contributions of laboratory scientists, technicians, and medical professionals who ensure the safety of the blood supply. These behind-the-scenes heroes play an essential role in processing every blood donation for patients locally and nationwide. The Red Cross encourages the public to recognize their work by scheduling a blood donation this week. The Red Cross employs over 2,200 laboratory and manufacturing staff at 146 laboratories anddistribution centers throughout the U.S. Their professionalism and precision are essential to ourmission to help people in times of crisis. Appointments to donate can be made using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). If no appointments areavailable this week, donors are encouraged to schedule a future date to help maintain aconsistent blood supply. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
