(November 1, 2017) — The American Red Cross encourages people to share their good health this holiday season by donating blood for patients in need. Mike Healey’s son was born prematurely, weighing 3 pounds, and immediately needed blood. “I gave blood the next day and have done it 56 times since then,” he said. Though … Continue reading
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Red Cross calls for blood donors before the holiday season
(Oct. 23, 2017) — With the busy holiday season approaching, the American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood now to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this winter. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, many regular donors delay giving due to holiday activities and travel. This often decreases the amount of donated blood … Continue reading
Red Cross needs donors of all blood types to maintain a diverse supply
(September 7, 2016) — During National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a stable and diverse blood supply for patients in need. Blood donors may be helping patients like 11-year-old Martin Mwita who has sickle cell disease. His body doesn’t produce enough healthy red … Continue reading
Storing babies’ blood samples pits privacy versus science
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two-day-old Ellie Bailey squirms in a hospital bassinet and cries as her tiny left heel is squeezed and then pricked with a needle to draw a blood sample. An Indianapolis hospital technician quickly saturates six circles on a special filter card with the child’s blood. Ellie is among some 4 million … Continue reading
Blood test for concussions? Researchers report some progress
CHICAGO (AP) — New research bolsters evidence that a simple blood test may someday be used to detect concussions. It suggests that a protein linked with head trauma may be present in blood up to a week after injury, which could help diagnose patients who delay seeking treatment. The study involved patients at one hospital … Continue reading
Red Cross urgently needs blood donors
(Jan. 19, 2016) – The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter. Eligible blood donors of all types are needed, especially those with O, AB, B negative and A negative. Blood is needed to respond to emergencies large and small, across the country every day. For Heather … Continue reading
Virginia man finishes blood donation challenge in Iowa
FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — A 72-year-old Virginia man has completed his longtime goal of donating blood in all 50 states after visiting a blood bank in Iowa. John Ball of Charlottesville, Virginia, completed his quest Wednesday afternoon at the Life Serve Blood Center in Fort Dodge. He told The Messenger (http://bit.ly/1WlbY3m ) that he’s … Continue reading
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