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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,…

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…

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…

The parents of a young boy in need of a blood transfusion fight a legal battle to stop doctors from giving him blood from vaccinated people.The child must receive the blood transfusion as part of a delicate heart operation in Italy. Amid…

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…

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…

The year 2022 has arrived and “The Great Place” is moving forward into the new year with many services…

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…

Malvern, Pa., January 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard Charitable, a leading nonprofit organization and…

Malvern, Pa., January 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard Charitable, a leading nonprofit organization and sponsor of Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), today announced its fifth consecutive year of give a record with donors giving more than $1.78…

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…

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'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…

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…

Australians recovering from an episode of COVID-19 will only have to wait seven days to donate blood under a new policy change amid the Omicron wave.With more than 700,000 active cases isolated across the country – and many more close…

Australians recovering from an episode of COVID-19 will only have to wait seven days to donate blood under a new policy change amid the Omicron wave.With more than 700,000 active cases isolated across the country – and many more close…

news, nationalAustralians recovering from an episode of COVID-19 will only have to wait seven days to donate blood under a new policy change amid the Omicron wave. With more than 700,000 active cases isolated across the country – and many…

Australians recovering from an episode of COVID-19 will only have to wait seven days to donate blood under a new policy change amid the Omicron wave.With more than 700,000 active cases isolated across the country – and many more close…

Australians recovering from an episode of COVID-19 will only have to wait seven days to donate blood under a new policy change amid the Omicron wave.With more than 700,000 active cases isolated across the country – and many more close…

news, nationalAustralians recovering from an episode of COVID-19 will only have to wait seven days to donate blood under a new policy change amid the Omicron wave. With more than 700,000 active cases isolated across the country – and many…

During the worst blood shortage in more than a decade, US senators are calling on health officials to roll back bans that prevent men who have sex with men from donating. WASHINGTON, DC, USA – Led by U.S. Senator Tammy…

Australians recovering from an episode of COVID-19 will only have to wait seven days to donate blood under a new policy change amid the Omicron wave.With more than 700,000 active cases isolated across the country – and many more close…

January is National Blood Donor Awareness Month and this year marks the 52nd anniversary of National Blood Donor Month. NBDM was first signed on December 31, 1969, by then-President Richard Nixon, and its purpose was,…

Murray Zaba inspired by his mother, a longtime volunteer in the community who was a blood donor and volunteer with the Red Cross On January 7 at 11 a.m., Murray Zaba of Barrie took a big step by rolling up his sleeve and donating…

(WTRF) - The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm on the urgent need for blood donors. Sharon Kesselring says the term “crisis” is something she hasn't heard used to describe a shortage in 32 years of working in this field.…

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - If you roll up your sleeve and donate blood or platelets in January, you could win free coffee and donuts.For National Blood Donor Month, the American Red Cross and Dunkin' are teaming up to provide 27,000…

GREENVILLE, NC (WITN) - January is blood donation awareness month, but the American Red Cross says blood supply is dangerously low, forcing hospitals to delay intensive care until more units are available.Every two seconds, someone in the…

When was the last time you donated blood? If it's been a while or if you've never donated blood before, now…

When was the last time you donated blood? If it's been a while, or if you've never donated blood before,…

January is National Blood Donor Month. It's time to salute the life-saving impact of blood and platelet donors. Donating blood is a voluntary process and is seen as equivalent to volunteer work. You donate your time (and your blood)…

The demand is constant. Supply is not. Need more donors. Here is where you can register. MINNEAPOLIS - A blood donation is necessary everyday by people undergoing medical treatment or injured in accidents.…

news, local news, blood donation, red cross, covidSeeing sick children on television makes Kerry Felstead sad, but it also motivates him to give a precious gift. On Wednesday, he rolled up his sleeve to make his 267th donation to the…

Body January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to celebrate the vital impact of blood and platelet donors. It has been celebrated every January for almost 50 years and coincides with one of the most difficult times…

VALLEJO - Jay Nielsen summed it up well on Friday morning as he prepared to donate blood. “Half an hour of your life could save someone's life,” he said. The Vallejo resident was one of more than 22 people who showed…

The UK charity watchdog has urged those interested in helping alleviate the crisis in Afghanistan to only support official aid groups.It follows the launch of the Disaster Emergency Committee's Afghanistan Crisis Appeal.DEC brought together…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. - Brittney Thomas has dedicated her life to helping others. As a young adult, she took care of her grandmother who had fallen ill. This led her to a career in healthcare, working as a respiratory therapist at JW…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. - Brittney Thomas has dedicated her life to helping others. As a young adult, she took care of her grandmother who had fallen ill. This led her to a career in healthcare, working as a respiratory therapist at JW…

news, latest news, THE best gift you can give this Christmas is the gift of life. With demand for life-saving blood donations at an all-time high in 10 years, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood cannot meet patient needs during busy Christmas…

The American Red Cross, which provides 40% of the nation's blood, faces historically low blood supply levels and has scheduled a series of local blood drives.To encourage donors, all those who come to give from December 17 to Jan. 2 will…

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Oregon City today. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Cloudy with showers around. High: 43 Low: 38. Here are today's top stories from…

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As many envision a busy holiday season, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors across the country to harness their humanity by donating blood in!-->!-->!-->…

Despite many calls during the holiday season, many charities do not receive the donations they need. Most are underfunded and the pandemic has only exacerbated the problem. How to increase donations? Research indicates three…

news, breaking news, blood, donation, red cross, plasma, bendigoOver the next two weeks, the Bendigo Blood Center needs around 210 more people to donate blood and plasma. Lifeblood spokesperson Shae Burns said the demand for blood and…

Flight attendant Jacqueline Reid used to donate blood - but never thought that she would need to rely on donations from other people to keep her alive.The 36-year-old was diagnosed with a rare disease sickness last year and has…

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - The American Red Cross has a feature on its blood donation app that allows people to see where their blood donation is going. The Red Cross encourages people to use the app to get more people to donate blood,…

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) employee Rory Hammersley-Mather marked a milestone by rolling up his sleeve for his 100th donation to the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.Mr Hammersley-Mather, Settlement Support Officer in the Council's…

International research shows Australia can safely drop the ban on gay blood. A report by Dr Sharon Dane recommends that the country adopt an individual risk assessment policy instead. Dr Dane says this would subsequently increase the…

newsletters, editor's selection list, The Maitland Blood Donor Center is looking for 110 community members to “show” generosity and donate blood over the next two weeks. As the lockdown ends and people return to pre-pandemic life,…

news, local news, This week is International Plasma Awareness Week and the Maitland Blood Donor Center is kicking off it by aiming to bank 600 plasma donations throughout the month of October. Plasma is vital for a growing number of…

SINGAPORE - Real estate consultant Vashi Chandiramani, 63, once saw a teenage girl get hit by a minibus when he was 16. Although he did not know her, he rushed the ambulance to Singapore General Hospital and found that she needed an…

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR BASE, Ohio - Every two seconds, a person in the United States needs blood or platelets and nearly 7,000 units of platelets and 10,000 units of plasma are needed daily, according to the American Red Cross.…

Zaxby's Offers Free Signature Sandwiches Systemwide To Encourage Blood DonationATHENS, Georgia., September 28, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Zaxby's, the premium QSR known for its signature chicken fingers, wings and sauces, is teaming up with the…

As the nation returns to workplaces and in-person schools amid an increase in COVID-19 cases, the American Red Cross faces an emergency blood and platelet shortage. Donor participation is at its lowest levels of the year, declining by…

SOUTH HAVEN - For the past three decades, Keith Bierhalter has rolled up…

Researchers stress importance of continuing to use all available security measuresSAN FRANCISCO, September 2, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Today, the largest national SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence survey, funded by the CDC and supported by 17 blood…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla .-- (COMMERCIAL THREAD) - Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and headquarters of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie, today announces the launch of a community giving program in all…

news, local news, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is calling on people in Maitland to continue donating blood, with nationwide hospital demand among the highest in 10 years. Donating blood and plasma remains an essential activity, and…

Posted: Jul 1, 2021 / 5:30 PM CDT / Update: Jul 1, 2021 / 6:04 PM CDT As more people are treated for unexpected injuries and undergo long-awaited elective!-->…

A 58-year-old papier-mâché artist from the city of Srinagar in central Kashmir has become India's largest blood donor.Shabir Hussain Khan, who lives in the Kamangarpora Kadi Kadal area of ​​Srinagar has donated 174 pints of blood in 41…

"Anyone can donate blood, anyone can save lives." Today is World Blood Donor Day. It is an initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO). Every year, this day is commemorated on June 14 with the aim of raising awareness…

Blood donation and supply levels have reached alarming levels as blood centers say they are seeing increased demand from hospitals.Securing donations has been a challenge throughout the pandemic, with blood drives in schools and workplaces…

Blood donation - Photo: New Africa New Food and Drug Administration-Funded Study Seeks to Develop Donor Screening Questions to Determine Risk of Transmission of Bloodborne Diseases, Hoping to Eventually End De facto Ban on Gay…

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va .-- Coastal Community Church recently turned its main members' area into a Red Cross blood drive, and that's where News 3 was able to surprise someone who could easily be called "awesome." -donor".Deb Sanderson is…

Hazzy is rewarded with a cup of ice cream and numerous belly massages when she donates blood to the K-9 blood donation program. (Photo courtesy of Brooke Neiberger) When dogs have surgeries that result in blood loss,…

Many students remember going to the DMV and getting their driver's license at the age of 16. However, part of the process they may have skipped was the section asking them if they wanted to be organ donors. Student groups across the…

Many students remember going to the DMV and getting their driver's license at the age of 16. However, part of the process they may have skipped was the section asking them if they wanted to be organ donors. Student groups across the…

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga - The provincial…

ONTARIO, Calif .-- He's a rare person who has a favorite phlebotomist, but Alan Bleemers is one of them. The 69-year-old retiree from La Verne has been donating blood for 48 years - the last 28 of them at LifeStream Blood Bank in Ontario,…

With COVID-19 causing a drop in blood donation, the NDP is renewing its efforts to end what it calls a "homophobic" policy that prohibits any man from donating blood if he has had sex with a man. other man in the past three months. NDP MP…

news, local news, Dubbo's blood donors will now be served by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood after the blood service underwent a rebranding to focus on an 'exciting new chapter'. Spokesman Brian Bruce said the rebranding reflects the…

news, local news, Launceston blood donors might notice a few changes the next time they donate. After 90 years, the Australian Red Cross blood service changed its name. Now known as the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, spokesperson Ann…

MetroWest Medical Center, along with hospitals in Framingham and Natick, did not explain its decision to shut down its blood donation program on December 19. FRAMINGHAM - MetroWest Medical Center is ending its blood donation…

Fri. Thich Thanh Quyet, vice chairman of the executive council of the Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam and director of the Buddhist Academy of Vietnam, speaks during a press conference to introduce the festival of blood and organ donation. At…

Facebook is now expanding its blood donation functionality to US users. The technology, which allows Facebook users to register as a blood donor and then send them a notification when blood banks near them need it, is expected to roll out…

With a drop in blood donation, officials hope fewer restrictions will increase a base of potential donors. "Thanks for saving my life."That's the theme of World Blood Donor Day today, which emphasizes the power of donors to help those they…