Blood donors at the Grand Maris Road East location said there was a mix of emotions inside with volunteers and staff as they rolled up their sleeves. “It’s kind of disappointing,” said Dave McCubbin who had just made his 158th donation. “I’ve been doing blood donations since I was 17. So came in here I […]
High blood pressure affects 116 million adults in the United States, and often goes undetected. Wall sits could be the most effective exercise to lower blood pressure, new research shows. Doctors recommend a 14 minute wall sit routine, three times a week. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in […]
A method called the cell-saver program collects, cleans and returns a patient’s blood lost during a surgery to avoid blood transfusions, according to a July 27 report from FOX/ABC affiliate WFVX. Surgeons extract patients’ blood using suction, and the blood enters the cell-saver machine to be spun and processed. Once the blood is cleaned, it enters […]
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — On Friday, July 28, the trial resumed for the man being charged with capital murder in the killing of El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Peter Herrera back in March 2019. First day of trial: Trial begins for man accused of shooting, killing Deputy Herrera during traffic stop Second day of […]
In Alzheimer disease (AD), having an earlier diagnosis allows patients to comprehend the underlying causes of the disease, and empowers them to make well-informed choices on managing their lifestyle. Moreover, for providers, relying on evidence-based diagnostic criteria enables them to accurately ascertain the presence or absence of AD in their patients, facilitating appropriate diagnosis and […]
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) – A Hendersonville man was arrested after police told his coworkers he would “shoot up” an unnamed school. Landon Brassfield, 23, was arrested by Hendersonville Police on Thursday after receiving a request from Murfreesboro Police Department detectives to go to his home and speak to him about the threats, according to a […]
Upcoming blood drive at Demopolis Civic Center on August 4 Published 2:39 pm Friday, July 28, 2023 Whitfield Regional Hospital will be hosting a blood drive at the Demopolis Civic Center on Friday, August 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All donors will receive a $20 E-Gift card, snacks and drinks, and donations will […]
The need for blood is always urgent, especially during the summer months. To answer that need, Transfiguration Lutheran Church, 14176 N. Fenton Rd., just north of Sagebrush Cantina in Fenton Township, is sponsoring a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 1:30 to 6 p.m. One in seven patients entering a hospital requires blood […]
Fri, 28 Jul 2023 22:22:04 GMT (1690582924846) 81d3bb27381112e34f0f4c6b5f0c2b73a019c858 5b635e9d4842dbb4a391dce5e8f747e52a00b730 by WSBT 22 Fri, July 28th 2023, 10:21 PM UTC First responders across Berrien County are going head-to-head to see which department can bring in the most blood donations. Someone donating blood at a blood drive (WSBT Photo) Loading …
PEQUOT LAKES — Pequot Lakes American Legion Post #49 will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, in the Legion’s meeting hall. Schedule an appointment online at redcrossblood.org or call Ken Meyer at 218-568-5414. Both whole blood […]