All Entries in the "Health & Safety" Category
Cooling Centers Open Due to Power Outages
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE GREENWICH RED CROSS Due to power outages in Western Greenwich today, the Greenwich Red Cross and the Town of Greenwich will be opening a cooling center at the Western Greenwich Civic center this afternoon. In addition, CL&P will be opening a Cooling Center at the Greenwich Hyatt at 1800 E. Putnam [...]
Free Injury Prevention Series by ONS
Upcoming Lectures: Preventing Injuries in Tennis Players on Tuesday, May 10th and Injury Prevention for Triathletes and Cyclists: Safety Strategies for Training and Competition on Tuesday, May 31st. “Preventing Injuries for Tennis Players” features orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Paul Sethi, MD, tennis professional Patrick Hirscht and ONS physical therapist Tatyana Kalyuzhny, DPT, who [...]
Adult & Infant CPR Classes at GRC
Medical emergencies ranging from small cuts and abrasions to choking, bleeding or shock can occur at any time and anywhere. Be prepared to respond to emergencies by attending Red Cross first aid and CPR classes. Now is the time to learn how to prevent injuries and sudden illnesses, to recognize emergencies and provide basic care [...]
Most Practical Greenwich Holiday Gift
Looking for a practical holiday gift? The nor’easter of this past March caught most of us unprepared – for a gift that provides a lifeline and security, think portable radio with incorporated flashlight and solar cell phone charger all-in- one. The Greenwich chapter of the American Red Cross has the perfect solution with the Eton [...]
Summer Babysitter’s Training Camp Offered by the Greenwich Chapter
The Greenwich Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering a new, two-week long (8-day) Babysitter’s Training Camp this summer, Monday through Thursday, July 12 – July 15 and Monday through Thursday, July 19 – July 22. Classes will he held at the Greenwich Chapter, 99 Indian Fields Road, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. [...]
Red Cross Health and Safety Classes
Greenwich Chapter American Red Cross 99 Indian Field Road (203) 869-8444 The Greenwich Red Cross is offering the following Health & Safety Classes throughout the summer so families can stay safe while enjoying their fun in the sun and be prepared to handle emergency situations: CPR/AED Adult Tuesday, July 6 6:00pm – 10:30pm Monday, July [...]
Water Safety Tips from The Red Cross
American Red Cross Lifesaving Water Safety Tips Have Fun This Summer without Taking a Vacation from Safety Summer is a wonderful time of year with children and parents looking forward to outdoor activities at pools, lakes and beaches. Yet accidents can happen. The good news is that most water tragedies can be prevented, if everyone [...]
Sports Concussion Program at GHS
UPDATE: CANCELLED DUE TO SCHOOL CANCELLATION. Sports Concussion Program for Greenwich High School Students Greenwich High School 10 Hillside Road Parents and Coaches March 18, 2010 Did you know…? Concussion is the most common type of brain injury sustained in sports. Most concussions do NOT involve loss of consciousness. You can sustain a concussion even [...]
Brain Cancer Lecture
ALLIANCE FOR CANCER GENE THERAPY PRESENTS BRAIN CANCER: SEARCHING FOR A BREAKTHOUGH WITH GENE AND CELL THERAPY Symposium Open to the Public Bruce Museum One Museum Drive January 28, 2010 7:00 p.m. There were an estimated 22,070 new cases of brain and other nervous system cancers diagnosed in 2009 – that is approximately an eight [...]
Free Ski Injury Seminar
On Tuesday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m., orthopedic and sports medicine physicians from ONS (Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists) in Greenwich will present a free ski injury prevention seminar. Orthopedic surgeons Steven Hindman, MD and Katherine Vadasdi, MD will discuss the causes of the most common skiing injuries and how many injuries may be avoided. Physical [...]
Red Cross to offer safety courses for kindergarten-aged kids
Greenwich Chapter of The American Red Cross GREENWICH SAFETY TOWN 2009 Session II : June 15 – 19 12:15 pm – 2:45 pm Applicants must be entering a Fall 2009 Kindergarten Program Session Fee $170.00; Financial Aid is available. Applications are available online – click here to download – or at the Chapter House, 99 [...]
