12Sep/16

MEDIC hosts 11th Annual Tennessee vs. Florida blood drive competition – WATE 6 On Your Side


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

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12Sep/16

Zika alert: Blood donation protocol underway to contain spread of virus – New Straits Times Online


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 …

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09Sep/16

Arizona man makes 600th blood donation to honor promise to late wife – FOX 5 Atlanta


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.

09Sep/16

Hero Islington blood donor Celia Kent makes 100th donation in 53 years – Islington Gazette


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