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Tag: blood drive

Posted inHealth

As blood donations fell, FDA eased rules to roll up a sleeve and give

by Steve Crane May 6, 2020May 6, 2020

WASHINGTON – It’s a familiar ritual to anyone who has donated blood – after the finger prick and before the needle stick comes a medical history form that includes a long list of factors than can exclude or defer a donation. The list is still long, but in an era of COVID-19 the deferrals are […]

Karen Robinson, Chandler resident, volunteered for the American Red Cross in high school because she was ineligible to donate blood, but this week she was proud to be able to give blood and support her daughter’s friend who’s been affected by the blood shortage. (Photo by Amanda Slee/Cronkite News)
Posted inHealth

Blood draw: American Red Cross issues urgent call for help during shortage

by Adnan Alam Jul 10, 2019Jul 11, 2019
Bloodmobile
Posted inConsumer

Arizonans rush to donate blood in wake of Las Vegas shooting

by Adnan Alam Oct 2, 2017Oct 3, 2017
Posted inSpecial Reports

First-time blood donors hope to help Orlando shooting victims

by Adnan Alam Jun 13, 2016Jun 23, 2016

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