Virginia drivers will have the option to indicate their blood type when they renew or replace their driver’s license or ID at dmv.virginia.gov or in-person at any Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) customer service center. For drivers that renew or replace their credentials online, you will be prompted with a question whether you’d like […]
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RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) – The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) says Virginians can now indicate blood type on drivers’ licenses. The option is to help assist first responders in the event of an emergency. Virginians have the option to indicate blood type when they renew or replace their licenses or IDs. Residents who are applying […]
QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A blood drive is set to be held at the Aviation Mall this week. On Friday, July 21, the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York will visit the mall by Regal Cinema. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The drive runs from […]
Blood donations needed in Colorado Blood donations needed in Colorado 00:25 Vitalant says there is an emergency shortage of blood in Colorado. Leaders of the organization say they’re worried that it could cause patient care delays for 95 hospitals around the state. Getty Images Plus The summer is often referred to as “trauma season” because […]
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Vitalant officials say they’ve entered another emergency blood shortage. We’re down more than 25% of blood donations since May alone.,’ explained Brooke Way, communications manager for Vitalant. “In June, we were at our lowest since the winter. So, we started seeing people come in a little bit more, but now […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – There is an emergency blood shortage, and donation centers such as Vitalant are reaching out for help. Vitalant communications manager, Tori Robbins says in the 10 years she has been working with the center this is only the second time an emergency need was issued. Robbins said it does not […]
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – Virginians can now add a new piece of information on their driver’s license or ID. When renewing their driver’s license, Virginians have the option to put their blood type online or in person. DMV says the information will be used to assist first responders in the event of an emergency. “The […]
Blood Assurance is issuing a critical plea to the public about donating platelets. As of last week, the nonprofit organization only had 15 platelet units available. Blood Assurance needs 75-100 platelet units on its shelves every day to supply more than 70 hospitals around the region. “Platelets are unique because of their short shelf life. […]
Blood stains on the clothes of a man accused of murdering his sister could be “attributed to an assault”, a forensic biologist has told a court. Warning: Readers may find this article distressing DNA samples taken from the clothing of Connor Gibson found “widespread blood staining” on the accused’s jacket, which experts said was compatible […]