Tag: nurse
Cascades Region Nurse Recognized with Prestigious Red Cross Scholarship
Story by Hastings Spencer / Red Cross Cascades Region Compassion is the cornerstone of service at the Red Cross, going back to its roots very roots with the iconic Red […]
OTC Nurse Donna Jensen, PhD, RN earns Ann Magnussen Award
This year’s winner of the prestigious Ann Magnussen Award is our very own OTC volunteer Donna Jensen, PhD RN. In her 11 years as a volunteer she has become a […]
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 […]
This Red Cross Nursing Figurine Can Be Yours…
As far as I’m concerned, there’s only one thing lacking about the American Red Cross. Unlike our friends overseas, we don’t operate thrift stores (or, as they call them, charity […]
Why Schools Need AEDs
To be able to give kids like Central Catholic’s Hayward Demison a shot at a long life: Amazing that nurse Lisa Lyver was nearby. And that she knew CPR which, […]
Flickr Finds: Oregon Red Cross Nurses
Look at these ladies, circa 1952! I can’t decide what I like better — the fashion and the hairstyles or the sweet bus. Now that’s the sort of ride I’d […]
100 Years Of Nursing Goodies
Like vintage Red Cross items? You should check out the new Flickr slideshow with a display of items from the last 100 years of Red Cross nursing. See if you […]
Happy Birthday to Us…and Mr. T.
It’s so cool to share a birthday with Mr. T! But you know who was even cooler than Mr. T? Clara Barton (or CBar, as I like to call her […]
Honoring National Nurses Week
Ok, class, get out your freshly sharpened #2 pencils and put away your textbooks because…it’s Trivia Time! Today’s Topic? Red Cross Nurses. Why? Because it’s National Nurses Week and we […]
Pena-Fisher Provides Care In Lindale
Following yesterday’s coverage of an Oregon Red Crosser on NPR, I thought I’d point you in the direction of another one profiled in the Eugene Register Guard. Stephanie Pena-Fisher is […]