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Story and photos by Vivi Engen, American Red Cross Intern, Minnesota Region During large-scale disasters, Red Cross nurses serve as the initial medical response at a shelter. They assess basic medical needs of clients and address quick and easy fixes, such as a cut or sprain. Anything more severe is treated at a hospital. To…
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