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13Dec/14

Virginia Blood Services asks local residents to donate blood throughout … – Progress Index

Virginia Blood Services asks local residents to donate blood throughout
Progress Index
The winter weather hasn’t hit just yet, but if this season is anything like last year’s, Virginia Blood Services could be looking forward to increased need and decreased donations, resulting in a blood shortage. The holidays produce more travel and

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12Dec/14

Edson blood donor clinic already full – Edson Leader


Edson Leader

Edson blood donor clinic already full
Edson Leader
Blood donors should prepare themselves before they show up at the clinic. Donors should be well — free of illness on the day of the donation and be well hydrated. Matsumoto recommends potential donors drink plenty of water on the day before the clinic
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11Dec/14

Red Cross push for blood donations over the holidays – Muncie Star Press


Muncie Star Press

Red Cross push for blood donations over the holidays
Muncie Star Press
ANDERSON – The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to give one last gift this holiday season and discover the true meaning of giving by donating blood. Busy holiday schedules and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, can often mean fewer …
Red Cross encourages holiday blood donationGadsden Times
Red Cross encourages blood donationsThe Oakland Press
Blood drives set in Denton CountyStar Local Media
Niagarafallsreporter.com
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11Dec/14

Warrnambool Blood Donor Centre says it’s better to give at Christmas – Warrnambool Standard

Warrnambool Blood Donor Centre says it’s better to give at Christmas
Warrnambool Standard
Just the right types: South West Healthcare’s Club Red members Catherine Loria (left), Mardi Nestor, Courtney White, Jacinta Lenehan, Stephen O’Leary, Graeme McDonald and Margie Morrice, show off the blood groups as Christmas gifts. 141210LP17 …

11Dec/14

Why the hell can’t you donate blood in America if you’ve had sex with another … – The Guardian


The Guardian

Why the hell can’t you donate blood in America if you’ve had sex with another
The Guardian
If you are straight and haven’t used condoms with multiple partners: Donate blood! If you had sex with a sex worker of the opposite sex: Donate blood! If you had sex over a year ago with a partner of the opposite sex who is HIV-positive: Donate your blood!
FDA Upholds Status Quo Banning Blood Donations From Gay MenAutostraddle
FDA Considers Letting Gay Men Donate Blood, Decides To Just Leave It AloneBustle
We should end prejudiced ban on gay blood donorsGolden Gate Xpress

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11Dec/14

Red Cross encourages blood donations – The Oakland Press


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Red Cross encourages blood donations
The Oakland Press
But for patients with cancer or other illnesses or injuries requiring blood transfusions, the need for blood is constant and doesn’t get a holiday break. The gift of a blood donation only takes about an hour and can give patients a chance to celebrate
Blood drives set in Denton CountyStar Local Media
Give One Last Gift this Holiday Season with a Blood DonationNiagarafallsreporter.com
Donate blood – score tickets to the Super BowlRapid City Journal
Ahwatukee Foothills News
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10Dec/14

FDA Panel Endorses Lifetime Ban on Gay Blood Donation, Suggests Gay Men … – Slate Magazine (blog)


Slate Magazine (blog)

FDA Panel Endorses Lifetime Ban on Gay Blood Donation, Suggests Gay Men
Slate Magazine (blog)
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration’s Blood Products Advisory Panel met to discuss lifting the government’s 31-year-old ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. Currently, any man who has had sexual contact with another man …
FDA Panel: Don’t Let Gay Men Give BloodMother Jones
FDA Ponders Letting Gay Men Donate Blood, Decides To Just Leave It AloneBustle
FDA considering lifting ban on gays donating bloodKFOX El Paso

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