(NAPSI)—Last year, more than 195,000 Latino blood donors helped save lives and strengthen communities across the country. To help, schedule an appointment using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
The school your children returned to this fall doesn’t have to be the school they return to next fall—it can be a much better fit for them, thanks to school choice programs. Learn more at edchoice.org.
The connection between federal funding and local outcomes often goes unnoticed, which is why the nonpartisan nonprofit Partnership for Public Service works with news organizations to make it easier to report on how communities are being impacted. Learn more at ourpublicservice.org.
As AI continues to change how we work and the skills employers need, having people you can turn to for advice, information and new perspectives can make navigating those changes a little easier. For advice on navigating work, building professional relationships and making your next career move, subscribe to LinkedIn Career Expert Catherine Fisher’s newsletter on LinkedIn.
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) says handling equipment properly this fall sets the stage for when the weather turns colder. Learn more at OPEI.org.
As people live longer and keep more of their natural teeth, maintaining good oral health becomes an increasingly important part of healthy aging. For information about dental care for seniors, check out the Delta Dental Knowledge Center: https://www.DeltaDentalWA.com/Knowledge-Center/Dental-Health-For-Seniors.
Cigarette butts are, by far, the most littered item in public places. When discarded, they can leak toxic chemicals and threaten the health of wildlife. Learn how you can help at TobaccoFreeFlorida.com/Get-Involved.
This back-to-school season, you can get smart on how to help the next generation grow up free from tobacco and nicotine’s harmful effects. Visit TobaccoFreeFlorida.com or call 1-877-U-CAN-NOW to get started.
When shopping for mattresses, pillows, sofas, upholstered chairs and recliners, youth furniture, cushions, or pet beds, check the directory at CertiPUR.US or consult the CertiPUR-US mobile app to see if the furniture is made with certified foam screened for chemicals that can harm health or contribute to poor indoor air quality. Learn more at SaferHome.Info.
It’s a healthy idea to get your annual flu vaccine early in the fall flu season. You can make appointments for yourself and your family by visiting CVS.com, MinuteClinic.com or via the CVS Health app—or you can walk-in to locations nationwide.
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