Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:20:58 GMT (1694463658431) f21546d3a7b92848c6890935ca4e2b625f015352 4a6d0bb8f30f1b6a167248fbd029e9fd6e7edbb4 by Ashley Hoak Mon, September 11th 2023, 8:18 PM UTC Tri-Cities community honors 9/11 victims with annual memorial blood drive (WCYB Photo) Loading …
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AMERICAN RED CROSS PRESS RELEASE) – The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage. Fewer donors than needed gave this summer, drawing down the national blood supply and reducing distributions of some of the most needed blood types to hospitals. Hurricane Idalia further strained the blood supply with blood drive […]
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French Moroccan comedian Jamel Debouzze joined the blood drive in Marrakesh amid the devastating earthquake that struck the Atlas Mountains Friday night killing over 2000 people according to the latest official figures. Debouzze praised the show of support and solidarity within the country. “I’m very moved to be here. We’ve had the opportunity to see […]
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SHERIDAN — Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s next HealtheLife Friday event is scheduled for this Friday from 6:30-11:30 a.m. During the event, attendees will have access to a wide variety of patient-directed blood tests including a blood chemistry panel, CBS, PSA, HA1C and Vitamin D.
This year, MEDIC and LifeSouth Blood Center in Florida will see who collects the highest number of red blood cell products from Sept. 11 to Sept. 15—ahead of the Tennessee vs. Florida game. Those who donate at MEDIC this week will receive a special t-shirt and multiple coupons. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs is in […]
The American Red Cross is reporting a national blood shortage after low blood donations this summer. Hurricane Idalia also strained the supply due to blood drive cancellations in affected areas which led to a shortage of about 30,000 donations. The humanitarian organization is asking for donors of all blood types, but there is an emergency […]