KDLT News |
VA Medical Center Receives 6000th Blood Donation
KDLT News “You know just that first initial each individual rolling up their sleeve and impacting up to three patient’s lives goes a long way in the community,” says Ken Versteeg, the executive director of the Sioux Falls Community Blood Bank. The 6,000 … |
Community Impact Newspaper3 new things to know about Zika and blood donations in Central TexasCommunity Impact NewspaperSeptember 12, 2016: The Blood Center of Central Texas today implemented two new practices and announced a planned measure debuting O…
WATE 6 On Your Side |
MEDIC hosts 11th Annual Tennessee vs. Florida blood drive competition
WATE 6 On Your Side KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Blood donors in Knoxville and Gainesville will face off in an annual blood donating competition to benefit their local communities. “This blood drive comes at a very important time for us,” Ben Prijatel, Director of Marketing and … |
New Straits Times Online |
Zika alert: Blood donation protocol underway to contain spread of virus
New Straits Times Online “Our blood bank is creating a protocol to reduce the risk of people getting infected by the Zika virus through blood donations,” he told reporters after officiating MIC’s 70th anniversary celebrations here today. Dr Subramaniam said the protocol, once … |
315 units of blood donated at campChandigarh TribuneA blood donation camp was hosted jointly by the Charitable Society Competent Foundation and Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana at the Law Bhawan, Sector 37, in which 315 units of blood were collected b…
WTMJ (press release) (subscription) (blog)Blood donations soar after 9/11 – Story – WTMJ.comWTMJ (press release) (subscription) (blog)Milwaukee, WI – The 9/11 terror attacks left people from all over the country wanting to do something to help. Many pe…
WNDU-TVSaturday kicks off Indiana Blood Donation Day – WNDUWNDU-TVToday is blood donation day in the Hoosier State. In response to a blood shortage crisis, local blood banks are asking for your help. Mary Ankrapp, of the South …Blood donation ce…
NDTVWhy India Needs More Blood DonorsNDTVNew Delhi: India has shortage of 35 tanker-trucks of blood required for medical procedures. On the other hand, in some states, excess of blood is leading to wastage, according to an IndiaSpend analysis of the go…
FOX 5 Atlanta |
Arizona man makes 600th blood donation to honor promise to late wife
FOX 5 Atlanta The mayor of Phoenix has declared September 8 as James Van Dyne Day to celebrate his lifetime of dedication to those in need. Arizona’s governor has also coined this week “Arizona Blood Donation Week” in honor of Van Dyne’s service and inspiration. |
Islington Gazette |
Hero Islington blood donor Celia Kent makes 100th donation in 53 years
Islington Gazette “As a fit and healthy person, it’s always seemed to me that if I can use my good health to help someone who may be less fortunate, then I should,” said Celia, who made her first blood donation 53 years ago. Jan Shorrock, of charity Give a Kidney … |