Daily News & Analysis |
World Blood Donor Day: How these habitual donors have saved many lives
Daily News & Analysis “I first donated blood when I was 18 as a relative of mine needed blood transfusion. During his admission, I got friendly with the blood bank owner, who asked if I could become a donor on call and I agreed to that,” said the businessman. He said that … |
Month-long drive for blood donationTimes of IndiaNashik: A series of programmes have been organized from Tuesday, on the occasion of the blood donation day, which falls on June 14 every year. Officials from the district health department said awareness…
The HinduOn a drive to create awareness on blood donationThe HinduThe Pondicherry AIDS Control Society on Monday took out a motor bike rally to create awareness on voluntary donation of blood. Nearly 40 officials including the female staff of the AIDS …
TIME |
Gay Blood Donation Ban Under Fire in Wake of Orlando Shooting
TIME The donation center urged local residents to donate blood following a shooting that killed at least 50 people and left dozens more injured. People lined the streets to donate in response, but a spokesperson for OneBlood described the response as “a … Orlando Shooting: Should Curbs on Blood Donations from Gay Men Be Lifted?Live Science World Blood Donor Day: Dos and don’ts to keep in mind while donating bloodThe Indian Express Why gay men were turned away from blood donation centers in OrlandoQuartz The Atlantic –Medical Daily all 1,043 news articles » |
Vox |
Orlando needs blood donations, but the FDA still bans many gay, bi, and trans people from giving
Vox Sunday morning’s tragic shooting at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, is the worst known mass shooting in US history, leaving at least 50 dead and 53 more people injured. OneBlood, a blood donation organization in Florida, reported an urgent … Blood donation lines grow in Orlando after shootingWABC-TV Blood banks at capacity, donors urged to return in coming daysOrlando Sentinel Blood donations needed after Orlando shootingWJXT Jacksonville New York Daily News –New York Times all 10,646 news articles » |
The Express Tribune |
Call for awareness for blood donations
The Nation ISLAMABAD – A seminar to celebrate the “World Blood Donor Day 2016” was held by the Safe Blood Transfusion Programme (SBTP) yesterday. The theme for World Blood Donors Day falling on June 14 this year is “Blood connects us all”. The seminar was … Safe Blood Transfusion Programme set to move into second phaseThe News International |
FOX 21 Online |
With low donor turnout, Coimbatore blood banks‘ stock dips 20%
Times of India Coimbatore: City hospitals usually dread the summer vacation months of April and May, since their blood banks run on low stock. Since a majority of the blood donors are college students, and colleges are closed for the two months, most hospitals see a … There is an Urgent Need for Blood DonationsFOX 21 Online “Scrub for Blood” Blood Drive at United Blood Services to help secure blood during Memorial Day HolidayWDAM-TV “Contribute to a peak need:” Blood Center of Wisconsin urges donations ahead of holiday weekendfox6now.com Fairfield Ledger –Hometown Focus all 13 news articles » |
Upcoming Red Cross blood drivesMansfield News JournalRICHLAND COUNTY – The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to choose their day to give and help ensure blood is available for patients all summer long during its annual summer awareness…
Strong need in York, GTA for blood donationsYorkRegion.comCanadian Blood Services urge York Region residents to roll up their sleeves for blood donations to help patients in need. Partly due to new donation rules to protect the blood supply from the Zi…
MyArkLaMiss (press release) (blog)Blood donation site at Pecanland MallMyArkLaMiss (press release) (blog)Pecanland Mall will have a temporary station in the mall for people to donate blood. The station will be open at Noon on Friday. LifeShare Blood Ce…