Here are 5 things individuals should know about the powerful impact of blood donation and the benefits becoming a donor can have for patients in need. January is celebrated as National Blood Donor ...
The American Red Cross is calling for more blood donations from people who are African American, Black or multiracial, saying ...
Whether you are donating blood for the first time or are a repeat donor, every donation matters and makes an enormous ...
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...
MEALS FOR LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED. MORE THAN 100,000 AMERICANS HAVE SICKLE CELL DISEASE. THAT GENETIC CONDITION CAUSES RED BLOOD CELLS TO BE SHAPED LIKE A C, AND IT CREATES LIFELONG HEALTH PROBLEMS. IT ...
The specific donor requirements for a double red cell donation have been modified to include more blood donors. Effective immediately, males must weigh at least 130 pounds (formerly, 150 pounds) and ...
PORTER COUNTY | People can be twice the hero to people in need this summer by giving the double red cell way through the American Red Cross. A double red cell donation involves giving two pints of red ...
WASHINGTON - The blood bank in Las Vegas pulled in 7,700 extra donations last year without having to recruit extra donors - at a time when other parts of the country had shortages. The trick: ...