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The Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County celebrated its close to 500 volunteers during the annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast held at the St. Paul Catholic Church Social Hall in Valparaiso. New VNA President and CEO Kathleen Holycross...

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month You can bring hope to a child’s life in the time it might take to eat lunch with a friend. By donating blood through the American Red Cross, you can help provide the blood some children may need for...

Raising children is a difficult job in itself and parents of children with special needs face more challenges than most. Their children often require extra care and therapy to help the children reach their full potential. Jacob’s Ladder was created...

The American Red Cross is among a coalition of organizations encouraging Americans to observe the Eighth Annual National Preparedness Month this September by doing simple things that make a difference when every second counts. The Red Cross...

“Maximize me” could be a new mantra for people giving the gift of life through the American Red Cross. “It’s human nature to want to make the most of things,” said Sharyn Whitman, CEO for the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region of the...

Most everyone at some point in their lives will meet someone who has received blood products. “Blood is needed more than you think,” Sharyn Whitman, CEO for the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross. “In fact, in the next...

You know that it is important to plan for retirement, but is it necessary to plan for long-term care? Long-term care insurance is coverage that goes beyond your basic health insurance or Medicare to cover assisted living, nursing homes or even meal...

American Red Cross urges donations during heart of summer America’s blood supply is an important piece of our country’s ability to respond to disasters. By donating blood, people can help prepare for the unexpected and help ensure blood is...

Red Cross extends blood drive hours and asks eligible blood donors to make and keep appointments The supply of type O negative blood at the American Red Cross has dropped to critically low levels. Type O negative blood is always in high demand...

Communities across America celebrate the Fourth of July each year with fireworks, barbecues and get-togethers. And while such activities are long-time summer favorites, citizens can add another tradition to the mix by coming to donate blood with...