July 10, 2023 ä The American Red Cross continues to see a concerning trend blood donations are being sent to hospitals faster than they are coming in. The Red Cross has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors are asked to make an appointment to give blood […]
From Carla Jenewein Local Red Cross blood drive coordinator According to the Red Cross, a recent decline in blood donations may soon make it tough to keep blood products stocked on hospital shelves. We are asking all eligible donors to come forward and give at our upcoming blood drive Tuesday, July 25, from noon till […]
by: Sahara Sriraman Posted: Jul 18, 2023 / 06:18 PM EDT Updated: Jul 18, 2023 / 06:18 PM EDT CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WRIC) — A new Virginia law will make it easier for first responders to help people in emergencies. Virginians can now put their blood type on their driver’s license or ID. This new feature […]
A B.C. man who was mauled by a bear and saved by a large quantity of donated blood is lending his voice to a collection campaign, hoping to give back. Colin Dowler of Campbell River was mountain biking north of Powell River on July 29, 2019, when he was attacked by a grizzly, sustaining potentially […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Shepeard Community Blood Center is hosting a blood drive to benefit a local deputy who was shot in the line of duty. The Shepeard Community Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive for people to donate blood on Friday, July 21st at the Augusta Municipal Building, 535 Telfair Street, […]
(WVNS) — Changes are coming to Virginia driver’s license, but only if you choose to indicate your blood type. According to a release from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Virginians now have the option to indicate their blood type when they renew or replace their driver’s license or ID. Indicating your blood type will […]
Financial donations and volunteering are popular ways to give back to nonprofit organizations. However, there are many additional ways to give back, including donations that can help save lives. Donating blood can be a worthwhile effort for someone looking to make a difference. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says every two seconds […]
Thousands of blood donation appointments are available across the country, including in Arizona. But if things keep going the way it has since May, not many people will be signing up. Vitalant, which provides blood to hospitals and other health care services, says the current blood supply available for patients is down 25%. The most […]
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Wolfe told Action News Now between Memorial Day and Labor Day the demand for blood goes up due to an increase of recreational and motor accidents and donors are taking the time to go on vacation. CHICO, Calif. – Hospitals are still struggling with emergency blood shortages, and during the summer, blood donations become even […]