American Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon

Hospitals don’t rely on luck — they rely on heroes like you for lifesaving blood! Give hope this
March: Come to give blood or platelets with the Red Cross and receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card
by email as a thank-you. Book now: https://rcblood.org/4hmoNte

Thank you to our volunteer responders who are on the scene and assisting.

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Caldwell Fire, partner agencies knock down apartment fire in roughly 20 minutes One person suffered a medical emergency during the fire and was transported to a nearby hospital. No other injuries were reported.

Diabetes impacts 38M+ people in the U.S. & nearly 25% do not know they have it. Successful
blood, platelet & plasma donations in March get free A1C testing (diabetes screen; 1 result in
2026). Get valuable insight into your health & help save lives: https://rcblood.org/4hmoNte

It’s RED CROSS MONTH, so let’s test your trivia skills! 🧠❤️

How well do you know our lifesaving mission?

Drop your guess below — and check back Monday for the answer and a brand‑new question!

📣 Calling all mental health professionals!

We are looking for licensed mental health volunteers to help support communities during disasters. If you or someone you know holds a master’s degree and a current, unencumbered mental health license — or recently retired (within the last 5 years) — we’d love to connect.

Disaster Mental Health volunteers provide emotional support, teach coping skills, identify urgent needs and help connect people with local resources. Your training can make a meaningful difference for disaster survivors and fellow responders.

Interested in learning more?

👉 Email [email protected]

Use your expertise to support your community when it’s needed most. ❤️

It’s RED CROSS MONTH, so let’s test your trivia skills! 🧠❤️

How well do you know our lifesaving mission?

Drop your guess below — and check back tomorrow for the answer and a brand‑new question!

🌟 THANKFUL THURSDAY

A heartfelt thank‑you to the incredible partners across Idaho who opened their doors for our recent Thunderbolt sheltering exercises:

Idaho Partners
🏠 Treasure Valley Family YMCA – West Boise
🏠 Treasure Valley Family YMCA – Caldwell
🏠 Shoshone-Bannock Tribes
🏠 Nez Perce County Fairgrounds – Lewiston
🏠 Bonneville County Fairgrounds – Idaho Falls

Your support strengthens our ability to provide safe, welcoming shelters when communities need us most. Thunderbolt is our no‑notice, rapid‑response drill that helps us practice opening multiple shelters quickly so we’re ready to respond when real emergencies strike.

Thank you for helping build more prepared and resilient communities. ❤️

Treasure Valley Family YMCA
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes
Treasure Valley Family YMCA

When new recruits take the big step toward basic training, Treasure Valley volunteer Clarence Garrett is there to support them — and the families who stand beside them.

A Navy veteran himself, Clarence helps Idaho military families understand how the Hero Care Network can deliver emergency messages, provide resources and offer reassurance during deployments.

Read how he’s making sure no one faces military life’s toughest moments alone. ❤️

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It’s RED CROSS MONTH, so let’s test your trivia skills! 🧠❤️

How well do you know our lifesaving mission?

Drop your guess below — and check back tomorrow for the answer to this question and a brand‑new question!

🚑 Life‑changing trauma care is now reaching people sooner in Canyon County — and the Red Cross is proud to play a role.

Canyon County Paramedics are now the first ground EMS program in Idaho to deliver whole‑blood transfusions on scene, a step shown to improve survival and reduce the amount of blood needed later in the hospital.

This program is powered by a partnership between Canyon County Paramedics, Saint Alphonsus Health System and the American Red Cross, helping trauma patients get critical care when every second counts.

❤️ Thank you to our partners and the incredible blood donors who make lifesaving moments like this possible.

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New Canyon Co. blood transfusions program aims to save lives A new program in Canyon County is designed to boost the survival of trauma patients before they reach the hospital. On February 1, the Canyon County Paramedics became the first ground emergency medical services program in Idaho to offer whole blood transfusions to people who are injured from car acc...