Every 15 seconds, a patient in the U.S. receives platelets, and nearly half of them are suffering from cancer, according to ...

According to the Red Cross of Virginia, this winter has presented challenges for blood and platelet donations.

Allen County Council canceled its meeting Wednesday because of the winter storm. County Council President Bob Armstrong made the decision, the county said in a news release. The meeting has been ...

Since January numerous blood drives have been called off nationally due to severe winter weather and it has created a shortage, according to the American Red Cross. As a result donors are being urged ...

The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets in February to help build up the blood supply after thousands ...