Blood donations are one way Minnesotans continue to volunteer while we collectively try to lower the curve against COVID-19 by staying at home. Officials from both Memorial Blood Centers and the American Red Cross have seen a tremendous response in blood donation over the last month as people look to
City of Carmel firefighter Kevin Young, who contracted COVID-19, was hospitalized and has now fully recovered, has begun donating his plasma for potentially life-saving treatments for patients who are extremely ill with the virus. According to the FDA, anyone who has fully recovered from COVID-19, may be able to help
With blood drives canceled and people staying home, crucial supplies are shrinking. Given the unprecedented situation, with an increase in blood drive cancellations at several schools and businesses that has caused a critical shortage, East Texas Medical Team Doctor Ed Dominguez wants people to know that donating blood is safe.
A 90-year-old man from Beavercreek risked leaving his home amid stay-at-home orders to travel to the Community Blood Center early Wednesday and achieve a milestone – his 200th lifetime blood donation. John Teevan told the Community Blood Center that he tries to follow rules and regulations, including the stay-at-home order,
Looking for ways to help during the pandemic virus? Follow Gov. Charlie Baker’s lead and give blood. Baker and his wife donated blood recently in Dedham, urging others to do the same amid a nationwide blood shortage. According to Kelly Isenor, an American Red Cross spokesperson for the region, “There’s
Nationwide nearly 10,000 Red Cross blood drives had to be canceled because of the coronavirus outbreak. High school, middle school and college blood drives were canceled as states and counties have shut down the schools, along with many corporate blood drives. Paul Lyle, Red Cross volunteer coordinator, and his team
Allen Martin reports on UCSF medical students holding blood drive as coronavirus pandemic drastically reduces supply Read Full Article