A new blood donor screening process that bases eligibility on an Individual Donor Assessment (IDA) and won’t disqualify prospective donors based on sexual or gender identity has now been implemented. A new blood donor screening process that bases eligibility on an Individual Donor Assessment (IDA) and won’t disqualify prospective donors based on sexual or gender […]
Meeting a local family who relies on the help of its community for blood donations – CBS Pittsburgh Watch CBS News September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. It affects nearly 100,000 Americans, especially people in the African-American community. One of those is 7-year-old Marquon Herring. Mikey Hood met with Marquon and his family before […]
Minnesota-based Memorial Blood Centers on Monday began a new donor screening process allowing LGBTQ individuals to donate blood. The change comes after the FDA issued guidance that bases donor participation on individual assessment rather than a blanket denial due to sexual or gender identity. It was back in 1983 that gay men and women were […]
MANSFIELD — Vic Amesquita remembers the “good old days” of haunted attractions. Black walls. Strobe lights piercing the darkness. A CD player blaring loud music. Simple. Effective. Primitive. That old-school approach won’t cut it at a massive, modern haunt like Blood Prison, set on the massive grounds and inside the towering walls of the gothic […]
Donating blood is a simple act that can help save a life— but is there an age limit to do so? LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Donating blood is a simple, selfless act that can help save someone’s life— and according to Lori Arnold-Ellis, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Arkansas, it’s more important […]
People with diabetes should consume low GI foods Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is a crucial part of managing diabetes. If left uncontrolled, diabetes can contribute to some severe complications. However, many make small mistakes unknowingly on a day-to-day basis that can worsen your blood sugar levels. Your diet and lifestyle play a crucial role […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) confirms that neither CMS nor the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have made changes that affect patients’ ability to have blood tests used to monitor for organ transplantation rejection covered when ordered by their physicians in medically appropriate circumstances. Patients with transplanted hearts, lungs, or kidneys who meet […]
DETROIT LAKES — Thank you for a successful blood screening! On behalf of the Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary Club, I wish to express our sincere appreciation to Essentia Health St. Mary’s and Sanford Clinic for the success of the Rotary Blood Screening. Also, a special thank you to the staff and volunteers of the organizations […]
The nation’s blood supply has been down 25% since early August. The Tennessee valley specifically is down about 18% from this time last year. Julia Wright, the American Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee’s Executive Director, said the Red Cross provides about 40% of the nation’s blood supply. “So it’s really important that we have a […]
More Videos Donating blood is a simple act that can help save a life— but is there an age limit to do so? Hayden Balgavy takes a look in this week’s That’s A Great Question. Author: thv11.com Published: 6:48 AM CDT September 25, 2023 Updated: 6:52 AM CDT September 25, 2023