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Donors are encouraged to make an appointment to give blood now to help ensure coronavirus patients and others who depend on transfusions have needed blood products this fall. ![]() Donors needed this fall to maintain blood supply amid ongoing COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic. (Jason Miczek/American Red Cross) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Red Cross in urge need of Blood Donations in wake of Hurricane Dorian
![]() American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donations after Hurricane Dorian impacts blood supply. (Jeanette Ortiz-Osorio, American Red Cross) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Give Blood with American Red Cross this Spring, Be a LifesaverAmerican Red Cross
By giving blood, donors may be helping someone like 5-year-old Emery Twehues, who was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia last spring. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
American Red Cross in need of Blood, Platelet donations in wake of Hurricane FlorenceAmerican Red Cross
People can also help by making a financial donation to support relief efforts. ![]() Thousands of lifesaving blood donations have gone uncollected due to drive cancellations forced by the hurricane, but patients still need critical medical care. (Amanda Romney/American Red Cross) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Red Cross urges Donors to give blood, help blood supply match patient diversityAmerican Red Cross
The vast majority of blood types fall into one of the major ABO groups. However, some blood types are unique to certain racial and ethnic groups, so a diverse blood supply is important to meeting the medical needs of an increasingly diverse patient population. ![]() Dennis Clapper donates platelets at a Blood Donation Center. He started giving whole blood in the 1960s and switched to giving platelets in the late 1970s. (Amanda Romney, American Red Cross) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Red Cross announces Emergency Blood Shortage, issues urgent call for Blood DonorsAmerican Red CrossBlood supply dwindles after donations lagged during Fourth of July holiday week
The Red Cross escalated its call for blood and platelet donors after a difficult Independence Day week for donations. More than 550 fewer blood drives were organized by businesses and other community groups last week than during a typical week as individuals across the country celebrated the holiday and enjoyed summer activities. ![]() Heidi Reed relaxes in a donor chair following her blood donation. Reed’s mother received blood during a surgery. (Amanda Romney/American Red Cross) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
American Red Cross says give Blood Now, help save lives by next monthDonors of all blood types urged to give blood, platelets this holiday season
Donations decline during the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day when busy holiday schedules cause regular donors to be less available to give and many blood drives may be canceled due to severe winter storms. ![]() Red Cross collections staff member Andrea Farnes chats with whole blood donor Kaisha Walker. (Amanda Romney/American Red Cross) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
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