Greater Berwick American Red Cross, Berwick, PA, 18603, Disaster Assistance, Health & Safety Classes, Human Services, Blood Donations

January is National Blood Donor Month

The American Red Cross needs to collect 22,000 units of blood each weekday and around 15,000 units each weekend to meet patient needs. Every two seconds, someone needs blood.

Learn About Blood

Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet height and weight requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height), and who are generally in good health may be eligible to donate blood.

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or click here to find a convenient blood donation location and to schedule a lifesaving blood donation appointment.

Thank you from your American Red Cross and the hospital patients we serve.

Fire Prevention

During this Winter review our fire prevention checklists to keep your family and you safe. Winter brings out space heaters and potentially blocked chimneys. Don't overlook your safety.

Holiday Fire Checklist

Blood Drives

Thursday February 2, 2012 PPL Rt 11 Berwick 9am-3pm, Saturday February 11, 2012 Geisinger Medical Group W. Front St. Berwick 9am-2pm, Tuesday February 14, 2012 Mifflinville UMC 1pm-6pm, Tuesday February 21, 2012 Bethany UMC Summerhill Ave Berwick 1pm-6pm

** Please Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make and appointment.

Health and Safety Classes

Wednesday January 25, 2012 CPR/AED for the Pro Review 6pm-9pm, Tuesday January 31, 2012 CPR/AED Adult 6pm-9pm, Saturday January 4, 2012 CPR/AED for the PRO 9am-3pm

**Please Call 1 800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to Register for Classes.

Calendar

1/25/2012- Berwick High School Health Fair 4:30pm Berwick High School Gym

1/25/2012 - Berwick Food Pantry 9am-2pm Registered Clients only @ Salvation Army in Berwick

1/26/2012 - Blood Pressure Screenings @ Medicine Shoppe in Berwick

2/20/2012 - President's Day- NO MOW

All meetings are held in the conference room at 309 Vine Street Berwick, PA unless otherwise posted.

Volunteer Recognition December 2011
Bloodmobile Volunteers

Anne Satteson, Phyllis Bogetti, Phyllis Travelpiece, Donna Spaide, Edwina Luthi, Shirley Seybert, Janet Pifer, Barb Yoder, Marlene Karchner, Sylvia Hahn, Sarae Aleah, Toni Davis, Martha Evans, Beverly Brown, Leah Benjamin, Barb Bayer, & Berwick Interact Club.

Health and Safety Volunteers

Gene Boone

Meal on Wheels

Leah Benjamin, Joanne Beyer, Charlotte Bloom, Sharilyn Boyer, Millie Broody, Robert Broody, Beverly Brown, Robert Cerasoli, Rose Chiki, Kay Eddinger, Jack Farver, Rita Frederick, Brenda Gensemer, Nancy Guard, Ann Marie Hess, Marie Houseknecht, Donna Kotansky, Janetta Krepich, Chris Law, Barbara Lylo, Donald Crispell, Bill Messinger, Frances Miller, Nancy Miller, Roseanne Minier, Linda Mont, Paul Mont, Freda Pague, Olin Pague, Ron Robsock, Barry Rothery, Doris Sarge, Sandra Taylor, Kim Walker, Tracy Walker, Lucy Wheeler, Carol Zack, & Ron Zack,

Food Pantry

Kim Walker, Tracy Walker, Wanda Kilcullen, Irene Rupinski, Brenda Gensemer, Gretchen Hess, Dawn Harmon, Fred Miller, Nancy Miller, Vicky Dietterick, Justin Luczak, Collin Kaye, Kay Evans, Chris Stemling, and Megan DeFrainy.

Blood Pressure Screenings