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American Red Cross, National Headquarters Organization URL(s) www.redcross.org Other Contact Information 8111 Gatehouse Road Falls Church, VA 22042 703-206-7180 (Voice) Description The American Red Cross has prepared people to save lives through health and safety education and training. From first aid and CPR training to swimming and lifeguarding, disaster education, 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. Innovative programs also include teaching lay persons and professionals how to use automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to save victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Online Resources American Red Cross African American HIV/AIDS Program http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/hivaids/afam.html American Red Cross Baby-sitter's Training Course http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/courses/babyindex.html American Red Cross Hispanic HIV/AIDS Program http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/hivaids/hispanic.html American Red Cross Youth Services http://www.redcross.org/services/youth/0,1082,0_326_,00.html Baby-sitter’s Handbook http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/courses/handbook.html Chemical Emergencies http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_581_,00.html Red Cross Health and Safety Services: Living Well/Living Safely http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/lifeline/index.html Tsunami http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/keepsafe/tsunami.html What's Your Blood IQ? http://www.givelife2.org/games/bloodiq.asp Print Resources The American National Red Cross provides local chapters with instructor guides, textbooks, and logistical support for training instructors and developing educational and service programs for their communities. A variety of pamphlets are available upon request from each local unit. Related Topics Accidents Blood Banks Blood Donations Blood Products Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Disaster Relief First Aid Parenting Water Safety Disaster Review Date Tue Jun 8, 2004

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