More gay and bisexual men are now able to donate blood, thanks to updated donor guidelines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in late August. Under the new guidelines, donors are asked the same series of screening questions, regardless of sexual orientation. Previously, anyone who reported male-to-male sexual contact had to be abstinent […]
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — It’s time “fore” putting the fun in fundraising. “I’m terrible, but I’m trying to win,” said Tripp Seed as he laughed with friends on the Suffolk Golf Course. Seed is honoring the memory of his wife, Angela Eates Seed, whose life was taken too soon by blood cancer. “A lot of […]
Trump says illegal migrants are ‘poisoning the blood of our country’ sparking accusations of ‘toxic racism’ as his campaign says it is a ‘normal phrase used in everyday life’ The ADL blasted the statement, saying it echoed ‘nativist talking points’ Trump made the comment in interview with the National Pules He said migrants were ‘poisoning […]
(NewsNation) – A drug manufacturer is voluntarily recalling a batch of the blood pressure medication betaxolol that was distributed nationwide to wholesalers and retailers and could accidentally contain oxycodone. KVK-Tech called the recall a precautionary measure after a 5 mg oxycodone HCl pill was discovered on the packaging line once the batch was complete, according […]
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Across Western New York, many hospitals are in desperate need of O-negative blood, which is the universal type. In hopes to encourage more people to make donations ConnectLife who supplies 70% of WNY’s blood donations will be entered into drawings during the month of October for an eight-night staycation package in Ellicottville. The […]
Sarah Magera A blood drive was held Sept. 29 at Mount Helena Community Church/Gateway Center in memory of Sarah Magera, who died from cancer Oct. 1, 2016, at 16. Her mother, Wendy, said 22 units were collected, which is not as much as previous years, but would help those in need of blood. “It was […]
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — ConnectLife is calling for help from donors with Western New York hospitals critically short on O-negative blood. O-negative blood is the universal donor type and ConnectLife said hospitals need it on hand for critical situations when a patient needs blood right away and their blood type isn’t known. The storage levels […]
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) – Every two seconds someone needs some form of blood products, but the problem is currently there is more blood going out than coming in. That’s why Local4 is once again teaming up with the American Red Cross for the ‘Local4 You’ Blood Drive on Oct. 10 from noon till 6 […]
HONOLULU (Island News) – Visitors will now be able to donate blood at the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet and Marketplace. The Blood Bank of Hawaii will be hosting their first blood drive in partnership with the Aloha Stadium on Sunday, October 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drive will be located fronting the […]
Have community spirit and donate blood, plasma, or platelets on Tuesday, Oct. 17 in Holly. The blood drive will take place at Holly Calvary Church, 15010 N. Holly Rd. First-time and return donors are always welcome. Bring a friend. The Versiti blood drive staff is respectful, and the volunteers are welcoming. Sign up now at […]