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Blood donor with needle phobia, a lifesaver
IPOH: Although he is afraid of needles, Adib Abdul Razak donates blood once every three months because he has a rare blood type. The 43-year-old salesman!-->…
Male blood donor turned away from clinic after refusing to say if he was pregnant
Male blood donor, 66, turned away from clinic after refusing to answer a question about whether he was pregnant as part of a pre-donation questionnaireA male blood donor was turned away after refusing to say if he was…
Advocacy as the number of blood donors in the district drops
A PLEA has been released as new figures show the number of blood donors in the district has fallen to its lowest level in at least six years.
The latest data from NHS Blood and Transplant reveals that 4,808 people in…
Shortage of blood donors, no mobile clinic planned in the Sault
Canadian Blood Services says it 'needs to focus on collecting blood in more densely populated areas' due to a number of factors
With the number of blood donors falling to a decade low, no mobile clinics are planned in Northern…
Mayo Clinic celebrates World Blood Donor Day
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – June 14 is World Blood Donor Day and the Mayo Clinic is honoring those who have already donated and encouraging those considering donating blood.The Plummer Building will be illuminated with red lights on Tuesday…
Reasons for not donating blood
World Blood Donor Day 2022: Here are all the things you need to consider before donating blood.
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World Blood Donor Day – who can donate blood and who is not?
Donating blood can help heal and support many people. However, not everyone is allowed to donate blood. Here's what you need to know about who can and can't donate bloodDonating blood if you are not fit to donate will do more harm than…
World Blood Donor Day 2022: Know the Many Health Benefits of Donating Blood | Health
World Blood Donor Day 2022: Donating blood is not only a noble act that helps save lives and manage certain health conditions, but it also comes with its own set of health benefits for the donor. Helping others can reduce stress and…
The Red Cross celebrates World Blood Donor Day
The American Red Cross joins blood donor organizations around the world in celebrating World Blood Donor Day, which recognizes the importance of a safe and stable blood supply and the donors who make it possible.!--This>…
Bay Shore Brewery to hold blood drive for World Blood Donor Day
BAY SHORE, NY - A former New York Jets team member and a Bay Shore brewery are teaming up to encourage blood donations in honor of World Blood Donor Day.The New York Blood Center, in partnership with the Mary Lyons Foundation, will hold a…
World Blood Donor Day: More Warrington blood donors needed
MORE people gave blood in Warrington last year than before the pandemic, according to new figures, as the NHS pushes for more to register ahead of World Blood Donor Day.
Each year, the NHS Blood and Transplant…
WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY: Fewer people in Blackpool are donating
Every year, the NHS Blood and Transplantation Division releases donation figures ahead of the annual event, which falls on June 14 and raises awareness of the need for safe blood around the world.This year, the NHSBT is calling on more…
The Skanner News – Donate blood in honor of World Blood Donor Day
By The Skanner News | Skanner news Posted: Jun 08, 2022 Each year on June 14, the American Red Cross joins blood donor organizations around the world in celebrating World Blood Donor Day, which recognizes the importance of a safe…
Donate blood in honor of World Blood Donor Day
Donors have a chance to win a VIP trip to Graceland and more by coming to give in Junee
Each year on June 14, the American Red Cross joins blood donor organizations around the world in celebrating World Blood Donor Day, which…
Collection of palatal blood on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day set for June 14
State Representative Tom Morrison is partnering with Vitalant to host a blood drive Tuesday, June 14 in the Patriot Room at Palatine Township Hall, 721 S. Quentin Road, Palatine.
The event will help mark World…
Pop-up Blood Donor Center in Melton
By Olivia Condous Australian Red Cross Lifeblood today opened a pop-up blood donor center in Melton, to encourage more Victorians to roll up their sleeves as donations are at an all-time low.
The pop-up is located at…
The Center calls for the establishment of blood group screening camps in all health centers
The Union Department of Health has written to all States and Union Territories, saying such an initiative would be useful for emergencies…
Frontier Foundation launches blood donation awareness campaign
PESHAWAR: Frontier Foundation Hematology Services would launch a public awareness campaign on blood donation for patients suffering from thalassemia and other blood-related diseases.
Chairing a meeting held here on Thursday, Sahibzada…
Just.Equal urges Australia to drop ban on gay blood donors
An urgent call for more blood donations has reignited debate over Australia's blood donation policy.A rise in flu and COVID-19 cases has seen the country's blood supply fall to critical levels.This week Lifeblood is calling on 17,500…
How Meghan Markle kept her visit to the Uvalde blood donor center a secret
“She went to get trays and trays of sandwiches and snacks and everything for people who were coming in and donating blood. It was for our workers. It was for myself,” Rankin said. "It was for anyone who wanted, you know,…
Changes to blood donor rules and Supreme Court decision expected: in the news from May 27, 2022
In The News is a roundup of articles from The Canadian Press designed to start your day. Here's what's on our editors' radar for the morning of May 27, 2022... What we're watching in Canada...
In The News is a roundup of articles…
Changes to blood donor rules and expected Supreme Court decision: in the news from May 27, 2022
Canadian Blood Services said it would be willing to recommend that Health Canada reduce the wait time for sex workers to donate blood to less than a year, but wanted to make changes gradually. The length of time gay people have been banned…
Change in blood donor rules and expected Supreme Court decision: in the news from May 27, 2022 |…
In The News is a roundup of articles from The Canadian Press designed to start your day. Here's what's on…
The American Red Cross offers a special reward to a lucky June blood donor | Health and fitness
With the release of Baz Luhrmann's new film, "Elvis", it's time to get the fever.The American Red Cross is offering an Elvis-themed prize to people who donate blood – in June.This means that in June it will be now or…
Bronzeville ThriveOn King Project Will Include Versiti Blood Donation Site
The upcoming ThriveOn King mixed-use development in the Bronzeville area of Milwaukee will include a blood donation center.Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin plans to open the 3,500 square foot facility in 2023 at ThriveOn King, 2153 N.…
Giving blood is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives
World Blood Donor Day takes place on June 14 every year. The Day was created for:raise global awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products for transfusion;emphasize the essential contribution of voluntary and non-remunerated…
FDA moves to ease blood donor requirements
The United States Food and Drug Administration has released two draft guidelines and a revised final guideline that relaxes its regulatory oversight of blood and blood component donations. The agency says the…
Blood donor ‘Aini Taloh’ receives 2022 HD Shourie Memorial Award
PASIGHAT (By Maksam Tayeng) - During a CME and two-day nationwide workshop on Voluntary Blood Donation and Haemovigilance organized by Barak Valley Voluntary blood donors Forum and Cachar Cancer Hospital & Research Center in…
ImpactLife blood donation program seeks to aid Ukraine
Organization allows donors to donate points to support blood industry relief efforts
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West Van residents prepare to roll up sleeves for blood donor clinic
Residents of West Vancouver will have the chance to roll up their sleeves for a good cause this month.
Canadian Blood Services is holding a blood drive in West Vancouver for the first time in five years, with help from the West…
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,”…
Woman who survived mass shooting in Las Vegas meets Arizona blood donor who helped save her life
Las Vegas mass shooting survivor meets Arizona blood donor who helped save her life Jovanna Clazadillas was attending an outdoor country music festival with her husband in 2017 when Stephen Paddock opened fire on the crowd, killing more…
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.
If you see a bright red Jeep Renegade!-->…
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…
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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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-->…