VSP's K.V.L.N. Reddy donates platelets for a 9-year-old cancer patient, showcasing compassion and commitment to community service.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 58-year-old female in reasonably good health. When I was young, I donated blood several times and would have continued to do so, had I not become ineligible due to living in ...

Background: Transfusion-dependent bone marrow transplant recipients are routinely transfused with ABO group and RhD-compatible blood components. However, because of the scarcity of RhD-negative blood ...

HI, JAMES. HI. JIM STIERS, A FAMILIAR FACE. AND ARM AT THE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH BLOOD DONOR CENTER. I’VE BEEN DOING IT FOR A LONG TIME. THE 70 YEAR OLD IS A RECORD PLATELET DONOR. HIS STATS? HE’S ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Every year during the holiday season, the American Red Cross depends on the generosity of donors to give platelets as a show of gratitude to offer hope for families in need and make a ...

Here are 5 things individuals should know about the powerful impact of blood donation and the benefits becoming a donor can have for patients in need. January is celebrated as National Blood Donor ...

Sharon Curole of Manchester (center) cuts the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the American Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center in Amherst on Oct. 23. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 24 ...

SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - Approximately 38% of the population is eligible to donate blood, yet less than 5% actually do. That leaves people around Mid-Michigan in need of red blood cells, platelets and ...