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Canada’s new blood donor policy still excludes many gay and bi men, critics say
For Aaron Crowe, donating blood is a valuable way to contribute to society, having himself received blood donations. But it remains banned from donating, even following a Health Canada decision last week that ended a blanket ban on blood…
Las Vegas Arizona shooting survivor meets her first blood donor at event in Phoenix
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — An Arizona woman who survived the 2017 Las Vegas shooting thanked her blood donors Friday at a special event, but also had a surprise encounter. “I am so grateful and thankful to be here in front of you to thank you,”…
Canada lifts ban on gay blood donors
As nationwide protests against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government mandates on vaccinations, masks and other preventative measures against the coronavirus pandemic enter a second week, ground zero for so-called protests of…
SNP accused of divisiveness over Scottish or British blood donor issue | United Kingdom | News
The NHS has been condemned for asking for 'unnecessary details' about a person's identity when donating blood under new guidelines implemented on April 6. But the finger was pointed at the SNP after the Scottish National Blood Transfusion…
Blood donor services forced to reduce opening hours due to WA labor crisis
The workforce crisis in Western Australia caused by the pandemic is exacerbating a shortage of blood supply that affects the whole country. Key points:Workforce shortages force blood donation services to reduce opening hoursOne out of two…
The local blood donor initiative is expected to plant 10,000 trees by May
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — An initiative set up by a local blood donation program is on track to plant more than 10,000 trees by May.
ImpactLife has partnered with the National Forest Foundation for the “Give Back and Go Green”…
Cedar Rapids whole blood donor makes 100th donation
Former Indian Creek Nature Center director is among top 3% donors as need for blood banks continues
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UAF will present a forum on blood donor restrictions
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The Utah AIDS Foundation will host a virtual Forum of Public Health Champions to discuss current FDA blood donor restrictions targeting gay and bisexual men. The group believes that the current FDA ban…
A blood loss survivor becomes a blood donor
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A man has gone from a survivor to a lifelong blood donor, after the Oklahoma Blood Institute helped save his life in 2019. Now he wants others to join him on his journey to save lives.Erick Chandler has been riding a…
Knights of Columbus reaches 1,000th blood donor milestone in St. Albans | Community
ST. ALBANS CITY — More than 1,000 community members have now donated blood at blood drives hosted by…
Baystate Medical Center reopens blood donor center
SPRINGFIELD — With COVID-19 cases declining, Baystate Medical Center has reopened its blood donor center to the public.The Blood Donor Center is located in the hospital's Daly Building at 759 Chestnut St. Hours of operation are Monday…
American Red Cross awards James Breakell ‘Blood Donor Hero 2022’
ROANOKE, Virginia, - It was his dedicated dedication to helping the American Red Cross save lives, one blood donation at a time, that put James Breakell in the spotlight.Since the start of the pandemic, the American Red Cross has faced a…
Blood donor center reopens at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) — The Blood Donor Center at Baystate Medical Center has reopened to the public by appointment only.
The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis, it's the worst blood shortage in more than a…
Waikanae’s Blood Donor Approaches a Decisive Moment
Henry Yee with his blood donor card and records. Photo / David Haxton Henry Yee is fast approaching his 300th blood donation.The Waikanae man, who ticked off his 297th donation, will soon join a select group.“There are only about 10 people…
Statement from the College of American Pathologists on Supporting Gender-Neutral Blood Donor…
The College of American Pathologists (CAP) recognizes that the nation's blood supply must be both safe and sufficient to meet patient needs and ensure people are healthier through excellence in laboratory medicine , including blood banks…
Whidbey blood donor wins new car
Whidbey blood donor wins new car
Natasha Vanderlinden won a Bloodworks Northwest competition and her award arrived this year.
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April Fool’s blood donor will win $1,000
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — If you're considering donating blood to help save a life, you could also be rewarded for your actions.
The Oklahoma Blood Institute says all successful blood donors on Friday, April 1 will be entered to…
Aberystwyth Town player celebrates Mother’s Day with blood donor
An Aberystwyth Town football player celebrated Mother's Day with her three children, thanks to a blood donor. Mother-of-three Jessica Baker, who plays for Aberystwyth Town Football Club, celebrated Mother's Day this weekend, thanks to…
Cambridge, N.S., blood donor Steve Connors has no plans to slow down
BERWICK, NS — Steve Connors has been rolling up his sleeves for almost 40 years.
He is a dedicated donor who helps Canadian Blood Services maintain its supply to help those in need across the country.
"I like helping…
Meet the UK’s oldest blood donor – who has given over 130 PINTS
The woman believed to be Britain's oldest blood donor has saved countless lives after donating 130 pints of blood over 56 years.
Christine Newnham, 80, has not missed an appointment with her local blood bank, at the…
Meet the UK’s oldest blood donor
Christine Newnham first gave blood in 1966 in Orpington (Photo: SWNS)The woman believed to be Britain's oldest blood donor has saved countless lives after donating 130 pints of blood over 56 years.Christine Newnham, 80, has not missed an…
Following the example of a blood donor | Herald Community Newspapers
She was only 27 when she died, but already Alexis Zayas had demonstrated a passion for helping others.
Among the good works attributed to him is his commitment to donating blood in his…
Massachusetts Medical Society and Fenway Institute urge FDA to change blood donor policy for men who…
Scientific advances have greatly improved blood screening and there remains no evidence to suggest that including MSM in the group of available blood donors poses an increased…
Massachusetts Medical Society and Fenway Institute urge FDA to change blood donor policy for men who…
BOSTON, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Our country's healthcare system continues to face a myriad of…
Fenway & MMS to FDA: Changing blood donor policy for gay men – The Rainbow Times | New…
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March 23, 2022
Massachusetts Medical Society and Fenway Institute urge FDA to change blood donor policy for men who have sex with men
Our country's healthcare system…
Albury Blood Donor Center Celebrates Neville Barlett’s 500th Donation | border mail
community, Lifeblood, 500th donation, AlburyNeville Bartlett helped save three lives on Wednesday, just as he has done for decades en route to 500 blood and plasma donations. Mr Bartlett, 73, from Baranduda, has achieved a milestone at the…
O for a Cup of Joe blood drive runs through March 31
Did you know that by donating blood, you can help save up to three lives? If you've been hesitant to donate blood in the past, read these frequently asked questions and answers provided by the Delmarva Blood Bank to calm your fears.…
In loving memory of a legendary blood donor who saved lives, John W. Sheppard
Dr Nanda RegmiWhen I became the first elected president of Blood Donors of America (BDA), a 501c3 nonprofit charity, I sought to bring together like-minded volunteers who could educate and encourage the next generation of blood volunteers.…
‘It’s just a gift’ Lincoln’s blood donor generosity flows to others | Local
Matt Ochsner American Red Cross/Idaho and Montana
Editor's note: March is Red Cross Month — a national tradition that began nearly 80 years ago when President…
‘It’s just a gift’ Lincoln’s blood donor generosity flows to others |
Editor's note: March is Red Cross Month — a national tradition that began nearly 80 years ago when President…
Covid 19 Omicron: Rotorua blood donor encourages people to donate blood as Omicron affects blood…
Peter Breen started donating blood after his brother Mike suffered kidney failure and has been a regular donor for 50 years.
Now he's encouraging people to donate blood as donations dry up dramatically in
Rotorua due to…
Become a blood donor – Informanté
Marie-David The Namibian Blood Transfusion Service (NamBTS) has launched an awareness campaign to improve blood donations in the country in hopes of addressing the shortage. In 2016, NamBTS launched a peer promotion program for secondary…
Sittingbourne’s grandmother is believed to be Britain’s oldest blood donor
The woman believed to be Britain's oldest blood donor has saved countless lives after donating 130 pints of blood over 56 years.Christine Newnham, 80, has not missed an appointment with her blood bank, at the Coniston Holiday Inn,!-->…
Global Medical Blood Donor Chairs Market 2021 to 2027 Business Outlook and Innovative Trends
MRInsights.biz conducted professional market research to analyze the growth potential of the market, and Global Medical Blood Donor Chairs Market from 2021 to 2027 is the name of the study. The main objective of the study is to provide…
80-year-old woman becomes UK’s oldest blood donor after donating 130 pints
Christine Newnham, 80, has saved many lives and has never missed an appointment with her blood bank. The retired nurse has donated three times a year since she was 24Christine Newnham has given blood 130 times in 56 years (Image: SWNS)!-->…
Laurier Graduate Student Association to host Waterloo Blood Clinic on March 17
Wilfrid Laurier University students know that donating blood provides a golden opportunity to help their community.
The Laurier Graduate Student Association will be holding a blood donation clinic on March 17 from 2…
Hero dog retires as blood donor after donating 21 pints in seven years
Arnie was taken to his first blood donation session for the Pet Blood Bank in 2015 after reading a call for canine donors. The dog just retired as a blood donor after turning nineArnie just retired as a blood donor (Image: JPI Media /…
Newbury blood donor gives his last pint after 70 years
One of Britain's most prolific blood donors gave his last pint aged 83 - having donated a total of 17½ gallons.
Tony White of Newbury has been donating blood for over 70 years with a total of 141 pints leaving his…
Blood Donor Reaches Important Milestone | News, Sports, Jobs
ABOVE: Dustin McKean, left, and Kelley Becker, both of Valero Renewables, recently participated in the company's Welcome Community Blood Drive. Becker hit a milestone,…
World Blood Donor Day: “Helping to save a life is the motivation” | MorungExpress
News Morung ExpressDimapur | June 14
As Nagaland joined in the celebration of World Blood Donor Day on June 14, a total of 110 units of blood were collected from donors by Dimapur District Hospital Blood Bank.
According…
Hyperhidrosis and human leukocyte antigens in the Danish blood donor study
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Scand J Immunol. February 25, 2022: e13150. doi: 10.1111/sji.13150. Online ahead of print.
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Familial clustering of primary hyperhidrosis skin disease suggests a genetic component of…
New Yankton Blood Donor Center Opens | Community
DES MOINES, Iowa – LifeServe Blood Center, located at 2901 Broadway Suite F in Yankton, opened its new donor…
DVIDS – News – A Life Changing Year: Fort Leonard Wood Blood Donor Center donors…
The Fort Leonard Wood community saved thousands of lives in 2021 by “lounging in comfort and watching a movie” at the Fort Leonard!-->!-->…
Blood donor dogs seeking forever homes in Bloomfield – NBC Connecticut
Volunteers from a dog rescue organization in Bloomfield say they are honored to help two puppies find homes.
The dogs, Wilson and Beau, spent the first part of their lives in a medical research lab, but now they're at Dog Star…
Latest blood donor survey shows racial gaps in Covid-19 infection persist
The latest blood donor survey has shed light on the prevalence of Covid-19 in all racial groups Epidemiologist Professor Alex Welte says there are significant racial disparities in exposure to Covid-19 in South Africa The survey…
The government deploys a Bloodmobile for blood donor drives
Published February 18, 2022
The Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service has started the deployment of its bloodmobile, a mobile blood donation vehicle, for blood donation procedure to public and corporate organizations.
Speaking at a…
COLUMN: Help save more lives as a blood donor | Health
You're just too busy, or maybe you think others are picking up the slack. What I can tell you is that all…
The Woodlands Family YMCAs will host the Blood Donor Coach on a monthly basis
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By Roxanne Davis | February 17, 2022
THE WOODLANDS, TX - In the absence of a substitute for blood, the role of donors in maintaining a wide!--social-sharing-top-->!--post-info-->…
Official opening of the Westville Blood Donor Center
The South African National Blood Services (SANBS) Specialist Collection Unit located at the Westwood Mall held an official launch on Saturday 12 February.
Regular donors came to donate blood, plasma and platelets.
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What the latest Covid blood donor survey shows
The South African National Blood Service (which manages blood supplies for eight provinces) and the Western Cape Blood Service have tested some donors for Covid antibodies for the past year or so. This has contributed to our…
Lagos rolls out newly procured blood mobile for blood donor drives –
Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service has started rolling out its new blood pump; a mobile blood donation vehicle equipped with everything necessary for a blood donation procedure, to public bodies and companies in the continuity of the…
Local blood donor team ranked among the best in the country
QUINCY (WGEM) - People from across the region rolled up their sleeves Tuesday morning and afternoon for another Red Cross blood drive sponsored by Arts Quincy.The fundraiser took place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oakley-Lindsay…
FDA working to increase blood donor eligibility amid nationwide blood crisis
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Local blood banks now only have half a day's supply of blood on the shelves when they normally have at least five."This is the first time in history that we have had to issue a blood crisis," said Red Cross…
Blood Donor Chairs Market Outlook 2029 – Sox Sphere
New Jersey, United States,- This blood donor chair market the analysis highlights company profiles, product specifications, capacities and key market shares for each industry. The three main areas covered here are the product type, the…
A blood donation clinic will be held in Wallaceburg on February 15
A blood donation clinic will be held at UAW Hall in Wallaceburg on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Marisa Gatfield, local area manager for Canadian Blood Services, told Sydenham Current that there are currently eight…
LA County calls for end to blood donor restrictions for gay/bisexual men – Daily News
LOS ANGELES — The County Board of Supervisors today agreed to send a letter to the United States Food and Drug Administration calling for the lifting of restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men.
"These outdated restrictions…
Winter storm causes shortage of blood donor supplies, blood drive scheduled for Feb. 9 in…
Photo: Todd Gill, Fayetteville Flyer
The city will host a blood drive inside the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks "bloodmobile" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 in the plaza in downtown Fayetteville.
The hope is that…
Veteran Blood Donor Earns Platinum Certificate | Daily Express Online
Veteran blood donor earns platinum certificate
Published on: Tuesday 08 February 2022
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Lee receiving the platinum blood donor certificate.
TAWAU: Regular blood donor Lee Chye Ewe has been…
How YOU can become a blood donor hero and help keep little Eddie and the others alive
The NHS is short of 75,000 regular donors and blood stocks are replenished by the smallest pool in the 21st century now that demand has returned to pre-pandemic levelsToddler Eddie Griffin has a rare condition and needs a blood transfusion…
🌱 Church Pantry Burgled + Free Animal Adoptions + Blood Donor Study
Welcome to Atlanta! We're catching up with you all to start this Sunday, February 6 on an enlightened note. These are the biggest things happening around Atlanta today. First, today's weather forecast: Quite sunny. Top: 49 Bottom: 36. 🏡…
Danish COVID tally could be twice as high as recorded, blood donor data shows
People sit at Kaffesalonen (The Coffee Saloon) as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions ease, in central Copenhagen, Denmark April 21, 2021. REUTERS/Tim Barsoe/Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterCOPENHAGEN, Feb 3…
UPDATE: Gay and bisexual men wanted for blood donor study [VIDEO]
Editor's Note: The article below was originally published on June 30, 2021. However, in early 2022, HIV.gov issued a call to action via a blog post titled "Participants Needed in Blood Donor Study: Could Lead to…
Restrictions on gay blood donors prevent us from saving lives | Forbes Lawyer
This month, France and Greece lifted their decades-old ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood. The UK did the same last year.The blood ban seems more suited to history books than news headlines, but sadly, this ban is still in effect…
Restrictions on gay blood donors prevent us from saving lives | Canberra time
news, breaking news, gay, blood, donation, donor, month, waiting periodLast month, France and Greece lifted their decades-old ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood. The UK did the same last year. The blood ban seems more suited to…
BLOOD DONOR DETAILS – Online Examiner
Upcoming Community Blood Center blood drives in Logan County include:
• Quest Community Church, West Liberty — 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. March 16
• Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine — 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 30.
Visit www.DonorTime.com to…
Pleasanton man meets blood donor who saved his life
SAN ANTONIO – Sometimes time is all it takes - it can be the difference between life and death.“I lost an immense amount of blood, I lost about half of my blood volume by the time my airline crew, EMS ground crew and airlift crew arrived on…
Medical Blood Donor Chairs Market 2022-2030, by Top Key Company Profiles – Malvestio, VILLARD, LEMI,…
The Blood Donor Medical Chairs Market report is a perfect analysis that can provide you with an elaborate study of the Blood Donor Medical Chairs Market. You won't have to worry about knowing your niche with this carefully crafted market…
Bishop Druitt College is the first team of blood donors in schools – News Of The Area
Nick Johnstone, Katherine Listkow, Beth Hilton.
BISHOP Druitt College took Lifeblood's top spot for blood donor teams at area schools.
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manager contributes to blood donation month | Editorial
The year 2022 has arrived and “The Great Place” is moving forward into the new year with many services…
Wisconsin blood donor wins SUV in ‘amazing’ Versiti contest
Wisconsin blood donor wins SUV in 'amazing' Versiti contest Blood donation is usually voluntary. But it got a Wisconsin donor a free car. MILWAUKEE - Blood donation is usually voluntary. But it got a Wisconsin donor a free car.…
FDA must lift its discriminatory policy on blood donors
With the nation's blood supply at its lowest point in a decade and the American Red Cross declaring its first-ever national blood crisis earlier this month, it's time for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to do something. something the…
A blood donor talks about the importance of donating as the supply remains limited
"It really feels good to help someone."
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Job : January 25, 2022 / 6:13 p.m. CST
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Famous blood donor calls on Kenyans to donate blood – Kenya News Agency
Kenya's Blood Ambassador, Aisha Mukami Dafalla, has embarked on a campaign to educate and mobilize the public on the need for regular blood donations to save lives.
Dafalla, 58, is from Kibera Nairobi and started donating blood when he…
FDA policy on blood donors called ‘discriminatory’ due to shortage
FERNDALE, Mich. (WXYZ) - As hospitals try to manage dangerously low levels of blood products on their shelves, the Food and Drug Administration's policy on who is not eligible to donate blood is being called "discriminatory." and…
National Blood Donor Month: Confronting the Blood Crisis
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – January is National Blood Donor Month and the Red Cross has declared the first-ever blood crisis in the United States. Donation centers coast to coast are experiencing a shortage of donors due to the…
Governor Gianforte proclaims January Blood Donor Month
Governor's office
HELEN, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today encouraged eligible Montanans to donate blood to mark Blood Donor Month.
“Montanaans can give the gift of life by donating…
January is National Blood Donor Month
- Advertising -During National Blood Donor Month, donors of all types are needed, especially type O and platelet donors. Courtesy ImageMega Doctor NewsVitalant urges all eligible donors to resolve to donate blood in January and avoid a!--/noptimize-->!--noptimize-->…
Pressure is mounting to relax gay blood donation rules
Manufacturing Tech Delaysia Henry places packets of blood into a container, preparing them for shipment to a Red Cross blood donation center hospital in St. Louis on January 12, as the American Red Cross said a…