Please title this page. The American Red Cross has provided health and safety services to people for more than 85 years as part of the organization's mission of emergency prevention and preparedness. In 1995, nearly 13 million people were enrolled in health and safety courses. Some courses are targeted to a specific population, and all are designed to teach the exact skills people need to know in an emergency.
All programs emphasize the importance of prevention.
The goal of Red Cross courses is to teach people not only how to respond to injuries but also how to prevent them. New Red Cross CPR courses reflect the most resent changes in emergency cardiac Care. The American Red Cross has been a leader in aquatic education since 1914. Aquatic programs are offered for all ages, skill levels, physical abilities, and include courses and skills that meet job-related needs. The Southwestern New Mexico chapter of the American Red Cross offers blood pressure clinics free of charge to the public.