American Red Cross and Sacred Heart Hospital
to Co-sponsor Sports Injury Prevention Seminar
News Release: March 4, 2005
Contact: Janice Osborne, director-Communications and Marketing (610) 865-4400, ext. 262

Sports Safety Training Cover The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Sacred Heart Hospital are co-sponsoring a Sports Injury Prevention Seminar to be held April 2, 2005, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Hospital Conference Center, 421 Chew Street, Allentown.

The seminar, conducted by Red Cross-trained instructors, is designed to help coaches, athletic trainers, and other participants identify and eliminate potentially hazardous conditions in various sports environments, recognize emergencies, and make appropriate decisions for first aid care.

The cost of the seminar is $25 and includes materials, Sports Safety Training and refreshments. Those interested in participating must register by calling (610) 865‑4400, ext. 247 or register online by Friday, March 25. No walk-ins, please. Space is limited to the first 50 registrants. Parking is available in the main garage.

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves more than 660,000 residents of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Last year the Red Cross provided health and safety education training; Lifeline, a personal response service for seniors; and emergency relief to more than 20,000 Greater Lehigh Valley residents. For more information about the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley or volunteer opportunities, call (610) 865‑4400, ext. 247 or visit www.redcrosslv.org.

Sacred Heart Hospital is a 249-bed Catholic medical center located in central Allentown. Founded in 1912, Sacred Heart Hospital offers a full range of advanced medical services, ranging from open-heart surgery and neuroscience to oncology, orthopedics and women's health. A network of physician practices throughout Lehigh and Northampton Counties provide complete primary and pediatric medical care to the region's residents.