June 26 Clearfield-Jefferson ARC Notes

Do you have a family member or friend in the Military? Have you ever had to get an emergency message to them? The Red Cross provides this service with the help of volunteers providing services after hours.

Our chapter is seeking volunteers interested in helping with our Service to the Armed Forces department. Duties would include receiving phone calls after office hours, verifying information and then relaying the messages to our Military installations.

A very simple process and it only takes a small amount of time. If you would be interested in helping to provide this service, please call 765-5516 and ask for Janet. Training is scheduled for July 1 1:00 p.m. at the Clearfield Red Cross office.

Healthy habits are learned from infancy.  Some key healthy habits are hand washing, sleep and rest, oral hygiene, and nutrition. 

Early educators have many opportunities to teach children these measures that will help them to live long and healthy lives, but these habits should begin at home. 

Hand washing is a learned behavior, taught by doing it.  Children need to be taught to wash hands before and after eating, when entering a new group, after any possible contact with body fluids (using the bathroom, sneezing or coughing), playing with pets or after any contact with germ laden surfaces. 

Children who learn healthy sleep routines early in life are more likely to organize restful patterns for later in life.  Start your infant off by placing them to sleep on their backs.  Children do not need quiet or dark to sleep, however slowing their pace as bedtime approaches can be very helpful for relaxation and eventually sleep.  Using relaxation techniques are a lifelong tool.  Be sure your child gets at least 10 hours of sleep each night. An afternoon nap may be helpful for some children.

Brushing an infant’s teeth with a soft toothbrush as soon as they appear can help children to avoid tooth decay and start the brushing habit at an early age.  Brushing is a fun time for small children.  Have them brush their teeth with you each time you brush, after meals and snacks, before bed time and as soon as they wake up.

Smart snacks will start your child on the path to good nutrition.  Instead of candy, chips or cookies, offer healthy fruits or vegetables instead.  Carrot sticks, celery, grapes, an apple or orange are a few examples of healthy snacks.  Try to avoid sugary cereals and snacks. Provide snacks between three well balanced meals.

All of these tips will provide you with a happier healthier and easier child to raise.  

Health & Safety Classes:

Adult CPR– Clearfield –July 7 and 21

                      Brookville – July 20

                      Punxsutawney – June, 29

Infant Child CPR/AED– Clearfield – July 8

First Aid – Clearfield – July 22

                  Brookville – July 22

CPR for the Professional Rescuer- Brookville June 22 & 24 at 6:00 p.m.               

Call 765-5516 in Clearfield or 849-2712 in Brookville & Punxsutawney to register for classes or place an order.

Visit the Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter Web site for all the local Red Cross news.

Clearfield Bloodmobile Schedule – CRITICAL NEED FOR –O!

               June 21      Curwensville VFW                                                              12:00-6:00

               June 23       Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church- Woodland      12:00-6:00

               June 21     Curwensville VFW                                                              12:00-6:00

               July 5           Lawrence Township Hall                                                   12:00-6:00

Jefferson County Bloodmobile Schedule – CRITICAL NEED FOR –O! 

Three $5,000 vacation packages to be awarded this summer. One winner will be drawn from among presenting donors in the 100-county Greater Alleghenies Blood Services Region each month during June, July and August. Drawing participants must also be at least 18 years of age or older, in compliance with state regulations. For complete drawing rules, visit www.redcrossblood.org/greateralleghenies. 

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. Won’t you help provide out services through your donation to your local American Red Cross? Checks may be sent to Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 1100 S. Second St. Suite 2, Clearfield, Pa 16830, or Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 18 Western Ave, Brookville, Pa 15825.  VISA and MasterCard are accepted.              

                   Red Cross is a United Way and United Fund Participating Agency and RSVP Station.