CLEARFIELD – In honor of National Nurse Week we would like to recognize and thank all Nurses involved with the American Red Cross.
Nurses have always been a cornerstone for the provision of services by the American Red Cross. Historically, Red Cross nurses have provided their assistance during times of disaster and conflict beginning with the 1889 Johnstown floods and the 1888 Yellow Fever epidemic. The Red Cross Nursing Service was formally established by Jane Delano in 1909. Red Cross nursing has also had a major role in the historical evolution of nursing and nursing leadership in the United States with many Red Cross nurses playing strategic roles in the development of American nursing.
More than 30,000 nurses continue to be involved in paid and volunteer capacities at all levels and in all service areas throughout the American Red Cross. These activities consist of:
• Providing direct services with the local Disaster Action Teams (DAT), Health Fairs, volunteer in military clinics and hospitals, blood collection team, first aid stations.
• Teaching and developing courses: CPR/First Aid, Automatic emergency Defibrillator(AED), Disaster Health Services, Nurse Assistant Training, Babysitting, Family Caregiving
• Acting in management and supervisory roles: including Chapter and Blood Services region executives
• Functioning in governance roles: local board member to national Board of Governors.
You are priceless in all capacities and we appreciate your expertise and dedication in everything you do.
The Clearfield Office is in need of Registered nurses with at least one year of experience in long term care to administer testing of Nurse Aids for certification.
This can be a paid or volunteer position and is sporadic in nature, possibly once a month for 5-8 hrs. Anyone interested and qualified, please call the office for more information.
There will be a multiphasic blood screening at the Clearfield Red Cross Office on June 7. The blood screening covers 35 tests for a fee and other tests available are prostate and thyroid for an additional fee. Free blood pressure and oximeter screening will also be available. We are taking appointments by
calling 765-5516 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration deadline is noon on June 4.
Clearfield-Jefferson Red Cross is holding a 50-50 raffle to be drawn on August 2 at 10 p.m. at the Clearfield County Fair. Tickets are a $1.00 donation and will be available at the Red Cross offices or from board members and volunteers.
Disaster training classes:
• May 14th – Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance at the Brookville Office 5:30-9 p.m.
• June 7th – Mass Casualty Disasters at the Brookville Office 10 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
• June 26th – Mass Care Overview at the Brookville Office 5:30-8 p.m.
If you or any one you know is interested in attending any of these disaster classes, please call the office or email esd@clearfieldjeffersonredcross.org to register. There is no charge for disaster classes.
Babysitter Training will be held on May 31 at 9 a.m. at the Red Cross office. Students must be 11- 15 years of age and will receive a manual, first aid kit, wall and wallet certificates. They will learn Basic care, problem solving, safety related measures, basic breathing and first aid emergencies, safe play and more. Call 765-5516 to register.
Health & Safety Classes:
Adult CPR – Clearfield – May 21
Brookville – June 4
Punxsutawney – June 2
Infant Child CPR – May 8
First Aid – Clearfield – May 22
Brookville – June5
Punxsutawney – June 3
All of the above Health & Safety classes begin at 6:00 p.m.
Call 765-5516 to register for classes in Clearfield or 849-2712 to register in Brookville & Punxsutawney.
Visit the Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter web site at www.clearfieldjeffersonredcross.org for all the local Red Cross news.
Clearfield Bloodmobile Schedule
Sat. May 10 Curwensville Family Moose Center 9:00 – 2:00
Mon. May 12 Clearfield Presbyterian Church 12:00 – 6:00
Tue May 13 Clearfield Hospital 10:00-4:00
Fri. May 16 Fixed Site 12:00 – 6:00
Wed. May 21 Quehanna Boot Camp 10:00 – 3:30
Mon May 26 Fixed Site 9:00-1:00
Jefferson Bloodmobile Schedule
Tues May 13 Brockway Presbyterian church Noon-6 p.m.
Fri May 16 Brookville Borough Complex Noon-6 p.m.
Fri May 16 First Church of God- Punxsutawney Noon-6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 27 St Mary’s Church-Reynoldsville 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
When an emergency strikes or a disaster hits, your compassion is turned into action. Your money becomes blankets wrapped around a family who has lost everything. Your blood flows through the veins of a person whose life depended on it! Support your American Red Cross! Checks may be sent to Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 1100 S. Second St. Suite 2, Clearfield, Pa 16830, or Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 275 Main St., Brookville, Pa 15825.
VISA and MasterCard are accepted.
Red Cross is a United Way and United Fund Participating Agency and an RSVP Station.