KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) – Hospital equipment can be expensive and CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney has been looking for upgrades to their cardiovascular equipment for the last few years. Thanks to a $2.4 million donation, the hospital can now open up a whole new operating room. Typically the wait times for procedures could […]
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW)- Helping others is in our nature and one of the best ways to do so is by donating blood. “It is super important to your community members, your neighbors to have a reliable blood source,” said Tricia Voskuil the Vice President of marketing and public relations for the community blood center. Every 2 […]
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The American Red Cross issued an emergency call for blood and platelet donations this week as blood products are being distributed to hospitals faster than they are receiving donations. “It’s not something that can be manufactured, there is no substitute for it,” Account Manager at Vitalant blood donation, Stephanie Pointer, said. […]
July 20, 2023 — The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) is preparing for its 18th Annual Scientific Meeting, SCCT 2023, being held July 27-30 in Boston, MA. Planners with the Arlington, VA-based Society report that the event is designed to engage physicians, trainees, technologists and healthcare professionals in a complete overview of the cardiovascular […]
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23 minutes ago TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The area’s largest blood donation center is making an emergency appeal for donors. Vitalant South has issued an emergency appeal for all O blood types and platelets. There is also a critical need for all other blood types. During summer months, many regular donors are out of town, […]