Vitalant is currently facing a blood emergency as the blood supply available for patients is down more than 25% since May. Maintaining an adequate blood supply is critical to helping patients in their time of need. An emergency blood shortage can be overcome when more people step up to give the gift of life. Every […]
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Saratoga Casino Hotel is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Monday, July 24 from noon to 6 p.m. inside the hotel’s ballroom. “The American Red Cross is extremely grateful for the long-standing relationship we have shared with Saratoga Casino,” Sonja Ronovech, Regional Donor Services […]
Blood cancer is a form of the disease that affects the production and function of blood cells. There are three main groups of blood cancer: leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma, of which there are multiple forms of the disease. Symptoms experienced will therefore depend on the type of blood cancer someone has. However, according to one […]
In the red and white “Blood Vessel” bus parked outside of town hall, Longboat Key residents gave the gift of life on July 19 at a town-sponsored blood drive, operated by SunCoast Blood Centers. SunCoast Blood Centers collected 13 units of blood at the drive, which ran from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The donations […]
Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:39:28 GMT (1689950368024) 3d2fc457b00335a9756170f147fd52fad1a09731 3b0f6d4b614c1c239befd71fc6997e524191d54a by Natashia Braneff, KFDM Fri, July 21st 2023, 1:49 PM UTC LifeShare and Cecil Atkisson Toyota partner for a two day blood drive. Loading …
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email A major breakthrough has been made for millions of people suffering with high blood pressure, which is the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. British medics have been trialling the world’s […]
Denroy “Waka” Harrigan (Photo courtesy family) – Advertisement – A 59-year-old employee of a local shipping firm remains in critical condition at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit following a tragic accident at the Deep Water Harbour on Tuesday. The incident occurred shortly after midday on Tuesday when Denroy “Waka” Harrigan was reportedly pinned between a […]
Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has […]
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) – Colorado is facing a blood shortage, according to a nonprofit blood donation organization called Vitalant. Vitalant says blood donations typically dip in the summer months, but blood needs are constant throughout the year. “Unfortunately, we are seeing another shortage of blood here in Colorado. We are down about 25%,” said […]
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of blood cancers that affect the bone marrow and can result in a low levels of blood cells. When MDS affects red blood cells, it can lead to anemia in some people. A low red blood cell count (hemoglobin) is a key feature of anemia. With MDS, anemia occurs […]