09Dec/16

Blood donations to be accepted from foreign-born Ethiopians, gays and elderly – Jerusalem Post Israel News

Blood donation

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Blood donations to be accepted from foreign-born Ethiopians, gays and elderly
Jerusalem Post Israel News
For many years, Jews of Ethiopian heritage who were born here have been able to donate blood without limitation. However, those who were born in Ethiopia or if they spent over a year, since 1977, in a country where HIV was endemic, have been banned.
Israel’s health ministry to lift ban on Ethiopian blood donations …i24news
Ethiopian-Born Israelis Can Now Donate Blood, Officials Say …http://hamodia.com

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08Dec/16

Yes, I’m Judging Your Stupid Excuse For Not Donating Blood – Huffington Post Canada

Blood donation

Huffington Post Canada

Yes, I’m Judging Your Stupid Excuse For Not Donating Blood
Huffington Post Canada
Listen: donating blood actually saves lives. It only involves giving up less than half a litre (which Canadian Blood Services refers to as a single unit), and takes less than an hour. And donations have probably helped a few people you know. Your …
08Dec/16

Lichfield blood donor Eddie’s surprise as 50 years of blood donations achieved – Lichfield Mercury

Blood donation

Lichfield Mercury

Lichfield blood donor Eddie’s surprise as 50 years of blood donations achieved
Lichfield Mercury
A LICHFIELD man made his 134th blood donation recently and was surprised to discover that it was 50 years to the day since he made his first. Eddie Mason, of Grange Lane, still has a book certifying his first blood donation on October 24 1966. His …
08Dec/16

Cat blood donations give nine more lives – NEWS.com.au

Blood donation

Cat blood donations give nine more lives
NEWS.com.au
Murdoch University’s animal hospital has set up a community blood donor program, and cats can donate between three to five times per year. Senior lecturer in veterinary emergency and critical care Claire Sharp says the cats would ideally be at least …
Perth animal hospital calls for cat blood donorsThe Sydney Morning Herald

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07Dec/16

Bolton resident rolls up sleeves for milestone blood donation – Caledon Enterprise

Blood donation

Caledon Enterprise

Bolton resident rolls up sleeves for milestone blood donation
Caledon Enterprise
We sat down with Folster outside of the monthly clinic held by the Canadian Blood Services in Bolton to chat with her about a recent milestone reached – she is officially a centarian blood donor. Since 1986, the Bolton retiree has donated blood with …