Tag: CPR
UO Ducks Lineman Saves A Life (and Red Cross demos “5 + 5”)
With the Civil War Blood Drive finishing its 10-year anniversary this past fall, University of Oregon students are no strangers to helping save lives. The heroic actions of offensive lineman […]
Miss Oregon’s “Old Spice” Parody for Miss America – Vote Now!
Miss Oregon 2011 Caroline McGowan showcases Portland (and some unparalleled whistling talent) through her Miss America video contest submission below! Please share the video/vote for her as she represents the […]
Threadless.com – Red Cross Tee Design Winner!
The results are in for the Threadless Red Cross tee design challenge…and they picked an awesome shirt! Threadless created an amazing idea which honors our everyday heroes through celebrating actions […]
Syrian Nursing Professionals Visit the Red Cross
Yesterday, the Portland Red Cross had the honor of hosting a tour for World Affairs Council of Oregon’s visiting nursing professionals from Syria. We discussed the role of nursing as […]
Oregon Man Uses “Mouth-To-Beak” CPR
Because not every life saved with CPR is a human one! Check out this story of an Oregon man performing CPR on a BALD EAGLE. Wanna learn CPR yourself? Find […]
CONTEST: Where’s Annie?
Help! One of our manikins is on the loose! She’s been spotted all over town — at the Rose Quarter, at the Zoo, at OMSI and, in my favorite adventure, […]
Our Mannequins Are NAKED!!
…or they will be, come June. Please keep this wholly inappropriate vision from becoming a reality. All it takes is helping the fine folks at Frontier Communications pick the t-shirt […]
Brent Leong: 2011 CPR Hero
Get out the kleenex for this one…
Lisa Lyver: 2011 Professional Rescue Hero
Watch the video.
Save-a-Life Saturday
Tragedy struck in Tucson when Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, among others, was victim of a shooting. Luckily, several bystanders, trained in vital lifesaving skills were able to sustain the life of […]