The need for blood donations continues to rise in St. Louis, and around the country this winter. Area hospitals, like Mercy St. Louis, are seeing an increased demand for blood, especially in maternity services. Mercy St. Louis is the only hospital in the state that has its own Blood Donor …

A Scots mum whose little boy had to undergo three blood transfusions has spoken of her ‘happiness and relief’ after he was allowed home from hospital in time for Christmas. Rico Thompson, seven, was diagnosed with Stage 4 chronic kidney disease shortly after he was born and spent his first …