Category Archives: Blood

Blood Battle makes annual return for Dover-Phila Week – WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM

DOVER (WJER) (Oct. 16, 2023) – The community is getting its yearly opportunity to participate in the rivalry of Dover-Phila Week off the football field. Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital spokesman Darrin Lautenschleger says the 26th Annual Blood Battle is coming up Wednesday at the Tuscarawas County YMCA in Dover. “Donors can come in from between […]

Sir Sam Neill reveals blood cancer treatment will eventually stop working

LAWRENCE SMITH/Stuff Sir Sam Neill shared he was being treated for blood cancer in March 2023. New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has been told the experimental treatment he is taking for blood cancer will eventually stop working. The actor, known for his work on films Jurassic Park and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, shared he […]

Idaho’s Impact on National Blood Shortage

Since August, blood donations have dropped 25 percent nationally and five percent in Idaho. According to the American Red Cross, there are a number of reasons for the decrease. This includes recent natural disasters, people working from home, and one of the busiest travel seasons worldwide. “We normally, traditionally see blood donations slow a bit […]

American Red Cross asks for donors as blood shortage continues across country

Print Monday, October 16, 2023Taylor Bennett, WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 The American Red Cross said that they are working to ensure patients have access to lifesaving transfusions, but additional donations are still needed to meet hospital demand. “The amount of blood that’s going out to hospitals is greater than the amount of donations […]

Louisiana’s Trumpy Next Guv Has Already Drawn First Blood

Louisiana Gov.-elect Jeff Landry had barely finished giving his victory speech late Saturday night when his first political casualty had already been recorded. The two-term attorney general rolled to an unexpectedly easy first-primary victory with 52 percent of the votes in a crowded field of 15 candidates. He was already the presumed next governor, but […]

Sam Neill says remission from blood cancer is likely temporary

Sam Neill has revealed that his year-long remission from stage three blood cancer is likely temporary, as the chemotherapy drug he is currently receiving will eventually stop working. In an interview with Australian Story, the actor shared that he’s made peace with his mortality because it’s out of his control. Instead, Neill is more concerned about […]

ENHYPEN Announces 5th Mini Album ‘Orange Blood’: Here’s When It Arrives

ENGENE’s, get ready: ENHYPEN is gearing up to return with new music. On Monday (Oct. 16), the K-pop group announced that it will be releasing its fifth mini album, Orange Blood, soon. The group shared the news of its forthcoming set via X, formerly known as Twitter, with a link to a Weverse statement from […]

Hoxworth to allow LGBTQ+ men to donate blood under FDA’s new guidance

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – Cincinnati’s Hoxworth Blood Center will soon allow LGBTQ+ men to donate blood after a lifetime ban was placed on the community for decades by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Hoxworth officials confirmed Monday that queer men, even those with one sexual partner, will be allowed to donate blood as early […]

Toothbrush, check. Passport, check. BLOOD BAG?! You won’t believe the travel secrets of the British royal family!

Forget about Paris Hilton’s five-strong glam squad, it so basic in comparison to the royal family. They have one-upped the Hilton Heiress by travelling with a 34-person entourage everywhere they do. Packing light just isn’t a thing when you’re a royal as travelling requires a press office, secretaries, bodyguards, nannies, valets, hairdressers and stylists.