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American Red Cross First Aid, CPR/AED Adult and Pediatric Classes are now available in Floyd! Email

04/15/2025

Now offering Wilderness and Remote First Aid! Class schedule TBD. Let me know if you are interested in this immersive 2 day program!

02/18/2025

Mind your P’s (proper prevention prevents problems) and you’ll be ready for most anything. These Infographics from Popular Science show how to pack emergency kits from everyday to evacuation.

01/14/2025

First Aid/CPR/AED class this Saturday! Rescheduled from last weekend due to inclement weather. If you are interested in signing up for this class or any of the other classes this year, please follow this link to the Google form- https://forms.gle/x8pXXwFkkMKnSBSq5

09/28/2024

Unfortunately, the Junebug center is still without power, like most of us in Floyd county, so today’s class is canceled. I will attempt to reschedule for next Saturday, October 5. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience.

09/27/2024

Due to the effects of the tropical storm, I’ve been unable to update anyone online or over text all day. My class scheduled for tomorrow is pending the location having power in the morning. I should have confirmation by 7:30 AM whether or not the class will be held. If we are unable to have our class tomorrow we will attempt to reschedule for October 5 at 9 AM at the Junebug Center in Floyd. I apologize for any inconvenience.

09/26/2024

Because you never know… go pick some up today.

09/06/2024

On September 26, 2024, over 30 states will be hosting over 300 free naloxone events for the country’s largest annual free naloxone day to date, Save a Life Day: East, covering all the states east of the Mississippi River. The NRV is proud to be a part of this life-saving event. A list of participating states and counties can be found at www.soarwv.org/east.

Naloxone, more well known by one of its brand names, Narcan, is an easy-to use nasal spray that works to reverse opioid overdoses. For the first time in over 50 years of use, this formerly prescription-only medication was approved for over-the-counter distribution in 2023.

Challenging stigma that is often associated with naloxone and harm reduction programs is also a major mission of the day, according to Save A Life Day coordinator, Caroline Wilson.“Our goal is to promote positive messaging around naloxone that lasts all year,” said Wilson. Overdose is such a tragic topic, but there are solutions. We want the thought of saving someone’s life to be a no-brainer- ‘normalized,’ if you will. That’s why much of our anti-stigma campaign is comprised of cute ‘Narcanimal’ stickers, fun buttons, and cool digital photo frames.The message is that saving lives is for everyone.” Organizers are shipping over 50,000 stickers nationwide, featuring eastern wildlife animals carrying life-saving naloxone.

Naloxone pick-up sites often include churches, clinics, libraries, colleges, recovery homes, gas stations, fire departments, groceries, parks, and local dollar stores. According to SOAR WV Co-Director, Joe Solomon, “The idea isn’t to get people to come to you, but to meet people where they are. It’s inspiring to see how creative folks get, setting up pop-up booths, driving around with 4-wheelers, even throwing parades.”

Rise Above, NRHD and staff from each of the locations below will be available to offer free naloxone, information and swag. We look forward to connecting with the community on Appalachian Save a Life Day!

More details coming soon and if you have any questions reach out to 540-824-2082 or chris.alderman@vdh.virginia.gov

08/12/2024

Celebrating 6 years of teaching American Red Cross in my community today!

07/26/2024

Tomorrow's class is cancelled! We will be back on track in September.

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