13Mar/17

CDC: Don’t donate sperm in 3 Florida counties due to Zika – CTV News


CTV News

CDC: Don’t donate sperm in 3 Florida counties due to Zika
CTV News
There is no evidence of a pregnant women being infected by Zika through a sperm donation, and such a risk is considered low, CDC officials said. Infection during pregnancy can lead to severe brain-related birth defects. The Food and Drug Administration …
Zika in sperm may increase infection risk in 3 South Florida countiesOrlando Sentinel
Potential Higher Zika Virus Transmission Risk from Donated Sperm in Florida CountiesRare Disease Report
Health Highlights: March 14, 2017HealthDay
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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13Mar/17

Lodi resident reaches blood donation milestone of 100 gallons – Portage Daily Register


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Lodi resident reaches blood donation milestone of 100 gallons
Portage Daily Register
Brad Morter of Lodi will officially reach a milestone of 100 gallons of donated blood at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the American Red Cross Madison Blood Donation Center, 4860 Sheboygan Road. Joining an elite status of Red Cross blood donors, Morter intends …
Blanche’s 101st Birthday Blood DriveWBAY

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13Mar/17

Hannah Madden, from Sandhurst, decided to donate husband Jamie’s kidneys and helped save lives – Bracknell News


Bracknell News

Hannah Madden, from Sandhurst, decided to donate husband Jamie’s kidneys and helped save lives
Bracknell News
NHSBT added that in 2015/16, there were 1,364 deceased donors from across the UK – the highest ever figure. Mechanic and electrician Jamie Madden, 32, from Sandhurst in Berkshire, became a kidney donor after he died in June 2015. The 32-year-old had …

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13Mar/17

Blood donations at Berkshire fire stations have saved 3000 lives in less than a year – Reading Chronicle


Reading Chronicle

Blood donations at Berkshire fire stations have saved 3000 lives in less than a year
Reading Chronicle
The thousandth pint was drawn at a session hosted by Caversham Road fire station last week. Daniel Jani, the landmark donor, was presented with a special card as he was welcomed through the door. “I have been donating blood since 2012,” he said.

13Mar/17

Local depot manager named Top Oil Person of the Year – Connaught Telegraph


Connaught Telegraph

Local depot manager named Top Oil Person of the Year
Connaught Telegraph
… my team in the Ballina and Castlebar depots for their support down through the years. I’d also like to thank all the staff in the west region depots and in Dublin for being such supportive colleagues. Finally, please remember Organ Donor Awareness