Archive for November, 2011


Red Cross has gifts that really matter – Sun-Sentinel

Red Cross has gifts that really matterSun-SentinelThe gifts represent all Red Cross lines of service, and include items such as blankets for disaster victims, comfort kits for wounded warriors, swimming lessons for those who want to learn to swim and vaccinations against measles for children overseas. …and more » red cross swimming safety – Google News

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Cape Coral police investigate possible child drowning – The News-Press

Cape Coral police investigate possible child drowningThe News-Press“She was pretty shook up.” He said his daughter has a 15-month son of her own and has put him through swimming lessons to prevent a similar tragedy. “With water around you gotta be so careful,” he said. “You gotta watch 'em constantly or they get out.”and more » [...]

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Dicing with death despite warnings to stay clear – New Straits Times

Dicing with death despite warnings to stay clearNew Straits TimesDr Bahari said these squad members were equivalent to a police elite squad and were trained by officers who received their training from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Bangkok. He said each 20-member squad would … red cross swimming safety [...]

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American Red Cross Recognizes Glenwood Hot Springs Lifeguards – eYugoslavia.com

eYugoslavia.comAmerican Red Cross Recognizes Glenwood Hot Springs LifeguardseYugoslavia.comThrough ongoing training, our lifeguards are continually honing their skills in order to react in a timely manner and have good outcomes in medical emergencies,” said Glenwood Hot Springs Pool Manager and on-staff Red Cross Instructor Trainer Brian …American Red Cross Recognizes Glenwood Hot Springs LifeguardsPR Web (press [...]

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Teens rescue drowning toddler – 7Online WSVN-TV

Teens rescue drowning toddler7Online WSVN-TVAnd all I could think about was, he's a poor kid. He can't swim. He needs help." Authorities cautioned parents who live near a body of water to construct a fence or other barrier to prevent their children from getting near the water.and more » prevent child drowning – Google News

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FOX5 Vegas – KVVUPolice: Father, siblings at home when toddler drowned – KVVU Las Vegas

FOX5 Vegas – KVVUPolice: Father, siblings at home when toddler drownedKVVU Las VegasMost children who drown were missing from sight for less than five minutes and were in the care of one or both parents at the time of the drowning. It is estimated that 30 children drown annually in buckets. The best ways to [...]

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FOX5 Vegas – KVVUToddler drowns at NLV trailer park – KVVU Las Vegas

FOX5 Vegas – KVVUToddler drowns at NLV trailer parkKVVU Las VegasMost children who drown were missing from sight for less than five minutes and were in the care of one or both parents at the time of the drowning. It is estimated that 30 children drown annually in buckets. The best ways to prevent child [...]

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Effort aims to prevent deaths on the Kaw – Topeka Capital Journal

Effort aims to prevent deaths on the KawTopeka Capital Journal“We're just trying to prevent another death from another individual that could certainly happen.” Two people in August 2007 also drowned when the canoe they were in capsized after it went over the spillway at the south end of the weir. … prevent child drowning – [...]

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Broomfield Enterprise upcoming events — Nov. 20 – Broomfield Enterprise

Broomfield Enterprise upcoming events — Nov. 20Broomfield EnterpriseClass for ages 13 to 15 covers the American Red Cross Community CPR and First Aid training. If participants successfully complete all the skills and pass the test, they can become certified. Also includes Water Safety Instructor Aide course, …and more » red cross swimming safety – Google News

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Step-parents less likely to kill children than biological parents: study – National Post

Step-parents less likely to kill children than biological parents: studyNational PostOf the 139 deaths attributed to biological parents, 28 were the result of ill treatment and all other cases involved the use of a weapon or direct action, such as strangulation, drowning or poisoning. In cases involving step-parents, a weapon was used …Step-parents get bad [...]

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