The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products, according to a news release. By making an appointment to give blood or platelets in August, donors can keep the national […]
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A new project from the UF College of Medicine is aimed at screening patients ahead of scheduled surgeries to improve their recovery time and further limit any side effects by preventing unnecessary blood transfusions. UF’s patient blood management program is an evidence-based approach to improving outcomes by managing and preserving a patient’s own blood, while […]
Seated forward bends have a calming effect that can be deeply soothing. Make sure you have a pile of pillows within reach, ready to be stacked onto your thighs, offering the possibility of resting your forehead upon them for enhanced relaxation. The soothing and relaxation effectively relieves stress and normalises high blood pressure.
The family of a businessman say he was “left lying, knocked out” behind his shop following an assault during the Apprentice Boys’ Relief of Derry celebrations on Saturday. The daughter of Damien Lynch, a father-of-three who owns a shop on Spencer Road in the Waterside area of the city, said there was “blood everywhere” when […]
Sunday, August 13, 2023–10:34 a.m. -Blood Assurance News Release- As the 2023-2024 school year gets underway, many area high schools will have extra funds on hand thanks to Blood Assurance. The community blood center announced that through its Heroes Grant Program, 53 high schools in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama will share a portion of $52,500, […]
As the 2023-2024 school year gets underway, many area high schools will have extra funds on hand thanks to Blood Assurance. The community blood center announced that through its Heroes Grant Program, 53 high schools in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama will share a portion of $52,500, ranging from $500-$2,000 each. × This page requires Javascript. […]
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WLTZ) – As the sun shines and temperatures rise, the season of summer beckons people towards vacations, relaxation, and outdoor activities. However, amidst the allure of these warm months, an essential resource faces a challenging period: blood. Blood donations tend to dip during the summer, just as the demand for blood rises due […]
The American Red Cross is encouraging eligible donors to help out during an upcoming local blood drive. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church on West Jefferson Street in Butler will host a blood drive on Tuesday from noon to 5:30 p.m. Officials say the summer months can be among the most challenging times of the year […]
The last set of bleachers were still standing last summer when Buddy Osborn walked into The Cambria, a warehouse-like building tucked off Kensington Avenue that 50 years ago was the hub of the city’s boxing scene. The wooden seats saw their final fight in 1963 and spent the last few years watching over stacks of […]