Monthly Archives: October 2023

While the nation is facing a critical shortage in blood supply, one man stopped at the Idaho Falls Red Cross Donation Center Monday as part of his goal to donate blood and platelets in all 50 states. Vinton Smith, of Gettysburg, Pa., said Idaho is the 47th state where he has donated blood and the […]

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TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) — Marsh Regional Blood Center hosted a “Pink Out Day” blood drive on Monday in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The center’s Director Steffanie Sukel told News Channel 11 that all donated blood stays in the region, benefitting local patients. “We are so thankful for all of the people that have […]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — ConnectLife is asking Western New Yorkers to roll up their sleeves as local hospitals are experiencing a critical shortage of O-negative blood. O-negative blood is considered the universal donor type and is the only type that can be used for patients whose blood type is unknown. “Hospitals need O-negative because in […]

Bloodworks Northwest is predicting a critical level in its blood supply when new FDA guidelines for blood donations go into effect in December. Of particular concern for Bloodworks Northwest is a platelet shortage, which is especially concerning for treating cancer patients. Along with platelets — used to treat liver disease and sickle cell disease — […]