ATLANTA — A community is mourning the loss of a beloved daycare worker, but hoping her death can help make others aware of the dangers of blood clots. Sydney Carter, 27, died from blood clots the day after Thanksgiving. She worked at the Trinity Early Learning Center on Howell Mill Road in Atlanta. Channel 2′s […]
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) – Blood donations get lower this time of year but the need continues, according to an area non-profit blood center. The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks provides hospitals in southwest Missouri, northwest Arkansas and southeast Kansas life-saving blood. Montgomery,David
Blood Drive Setup Source: Xavierite The American Red Cross Club hosted an American Red Cross Annual Fall Blood Drive on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 12-5 p.m. in the Wiseman Student Lounge. Other clubs involved were The Pre-Medical Society, Student Nurses Association, and Service Club. All donors received free socks with a holiday elf pattern from […]
About 18 million blood transfusions occur each year in the U.S. Transfusions save lives every day. For trauma victims to newborn babies to cancer patients, transfusions have tremendous benefit. But not all transfusions are necessary, and some studies point to unneeded blood use. Behr says LVHN’s transfusions are much more targeted now. “We are giving […]
Versiti and the Indianapolis Colts are partnering to host the 24th annual Bleed Blue Blood Drive on Dec. 15. Taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium, it’s the largest single-day blood drive in the state. The organization’s hope to welcome more than 1,000 donors, potentially saving up to 3,000 Hoosiers in need of lifesaving blood. All […]
The American Red Cross is urging donors to give thanks and give back by making a plan to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks. This time of year is traditionally hard on the nation’s blood supply. Seasonal illness, winter weather and holiday celebrations often lead to lower appointment numbers and decreased donor turnout, […]
FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — The 411th Military Police Company (MPC) and the 720th Military Police Battalion will host a blood drive to help replenish the supply used to treat injured solider, SPC Benjamin Richardson, on Friday, Dec. 1 in Fort Cavazos. According to the 411th MPC, Richardson and his wife were injured in an accident […]
Getting stuck in traffic is one of the most common stressors that millions of Americans face every day. The bumper-to-bumper traffic can come at the cost of wasted gas, environmental pollution, and as new research shows, even spikes in blood pressure. Air pollution from traffic can cause a significant rise in blood pressure that can […]
Fontana resident Bruce Lutz, 71, first donated blood 43 years ago when he was 28 years old. On Nov. 24, Lutz reached his lifetime blood donation milestone, becoming a 100-gallon donor at LifeStream Blood Bank’s Ontario Donor Center. Lutz, who has lived in the Fontana area since he was 10 years old, said he started […]
The Lakewood community honored four fallen officers Wednesday morning who were killed 14 years ago in the line of duty. On Nov. 29, 2009, Maurice Clemmons walked into a coffee shop and shot four officers preparing for their shifts. Sgt. Mark Renninger, officers Ronald Owens, Tina Griswold, and Greg Richards. Ever since that tragic incident, […]