Community Presentations

 Do you need a speaker for a meeting?

The Red Cross can provide speakers for the following topics at no charge. Presentations run 20-60 minutes unless otherwise indicated. Contact Sandra Whitmore at 884-4530 for information or scheduling.

      Updating Your First Aid Kit 

      Updating Your Medicine Cabinet 

      Asking Your Doctor Questions 

      Influenza: Seasonal vs. Pandemic: Are You Prepared? 

      Choking and the Heimlich Maneuver 

      Healthy Hearts for Women (1 hr.) 

     Clara Barton Describes Her Experience During the Civil War (in costume) 

      Scrubby Bear Handwashing Program for ages 4-7 

The Adventures of the Disaster Dudes (ages 7-11)

      Why you should have an AED (automated external defibrillator) at your facility 

    Assembling a disaster supply kit 

      Food & Water in an Emergency 

     Evacuation Planning     

      Preparedness for People with Disabilities 

      Disaster Preparedness for Seniors 

      Preventing Falls 

      Family Caregiving: 

§        Home Safety

§        General Caregiving Skills

§        Positioning & Helping Your Loved One to Move

§        Assisting with Personal Care

§        Caring for the Caregiver 

      First Aid and Preparedness (2 hours each) 

§        For Primary School & Families

§        For Middle School

§        For Secondary Schools & Workplaces

NEW!  First Aid and CPR for Everyone: An Introduction to Basic Lifesaving Skills (45 minutes) Includes practice of compression skills (see photo below)

Community Services

Vial of Life

The Vial of Life project is an ongoing project by the volunteers of the American Red Cross. The vials are medicine bottles with a health history record to be filled out by the recipient. The vial containing the health history is placed inside the refrigerator or car glove compartment with a sticker on the outside to alert paramedics. These vials can be a lifesaver for those with serious heath problems, allergies or medications. The vials are free of charge and available at our office or at one of our booths at the downtown festivals.

Medical Supply Lending Program

The Transylvania Chapter has a limited amount of medical equipment for lending to those who need it and perhaps cannot afford it. There is no charge, but there is no guarantee we will have what you need when you need it. Check with us if you need crutches, wheel chairs, potty seats, shower seats, walkers, etc. We also take donations of such items. Call our office for availability of items or to make a donation.

Service to the Armed Forces

The Transylvania Chapter assures that the men, women and families of our U.S. Armed Forces receive counseling, information, referral services, emergency communication and emergency financial assistance. Call the chapter for assistance.

International Services

For many, World War II isn’t over. The Red Cross tracing effort accesses the extensive resources of the International Red Cross Movement in helping to reunite families separated during the war. Because of the complexity of the search and enormous volume of requests, efforts may take a year or more. There is no charge for this service. The search begins with a call to the Transylvania Chapter of the Red Cross.