Allowing hemochromatosis patients to donate their blood rather than having it discarded
Thousands of people globally with an iron disorder have their blood regularly thrown out—Australian research shows it can be ...
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Carrying blood where it's needed: Blood Bank, DSP launch partnership
It's all thanks to the new Pre-Hospital Whole Blood Program. The Blood Bank of Delmarva has partnered with Delaware State Police Aviation Section for the program. Paramedics in New Castle and Sussex ...
Pittsburgh woman remembers her sister's life-saving gift of organ donation
An "ER" episode about a doctor who needed an organ transplant sparked a conversation between Beth Hoffman and her sister Emily about what they would want if ever in that situation.
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Join the Iditarod Blood Drive to save lives and celebrate Alaska
Celebrate the Iditarod by donating blood on March 1st in Anchorage! The Blood Bank of Alaska invites you to help meet the ...
Bill aims to create a national symbol of remembrance for fallen soldiers
Congressman Don Davis reintroduced a bill aimed at honoring the lives of service members killed in the line of duty. The proposed legislation, known as the Hono ...
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Feb. 18 - TRAA partners with the Red Cross to carry blood on ambulances
The Three Rivers Ambulance Authority (TRAA) has partnered with the American Red Cross to carry blood on some of its ambulances. The recently launched program is the ...