New York Blood Center opens new location in Manhattan, says it's …
8 hours ago · NEW YORK-- New York Blood Center's newest donation site just opened to the public Thursday in Midtown Manhattan at a critical time for donations, as the nation has experienced chronic shortages in ...
Red Cross: Help Prevent Blood Shortages in 2025 by Giving Blood …
1 day ago · The start of the new year is one of the most challenging times to collect blood products as the threat of severe winter weather builds and can often lead to widespread blood drive cancellations. Additionally, an active cold and flu season may prevent people from keeping donation appointments as they rest and recover from illness.
How a Stranger’s Blood Donation Saved My Mom’s Life
Jan 3, 2025 · As a blood donor for over 40 years, the process has always provided a warm sense of giving back. I knew that each of my donations would eventually help save lives. When I walked into the donation center, rolled up my sleeve, donated and then ate more than my share of Nutter Butters, I left with a general sense of well-being and satisfaction ...
Blood donations are at 20-year low, new research suggests what …
Blood banks say getting people to donate blood is a challenge, and getting them to donate more than once is even tougher. That's why researchers at Penn State University's Smeal College of ...
Blood donations have fallen to catastrophic levels. Experts ... - NBC News
Jan 14, 2024 · Blood donations have fallen, sparking shortages in hospitals. Fewer young people are donating blood, due to changes in requirements as well the pandemic.
Red Cross national blood inventory plummets 25% in July …
Aug 18, 2024 · When fewer people donate blood, even small disruptions to the nation’s supply are hard to overcome. More individuals are needed to donate now to help patients counting on lifesaving blood following accidents, during surgeries and for treatment of conditions such as sickle cell disease and cancer.
Blood donation - BBC News
Oct 27, 2024 · The NHS is calling on donors, especially those with particular blood types, to donate in the new year.
Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, calls for donations …
Jan 7, 2024 · The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage as it experiences the lowest number of people giving blood in the last 20 years. Blood and platelet donations are needed now to help alleviate the shortage and ensure …
Red Cross announces emergency blood shortage, calls on ... - ABC News
Jan 8, 2024 · The Americans Red Cross announced Monday it is experiencing an emergency blood shortage and is calling on more people to donate blood urgently.
Blood donation | AP News
Apr 2, 2020 · BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — More than a dozen blood donation opportunities are scheduled around Vermont in August as the American Red Cross is reporting a severe blood shortage.