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2023 trends: Red Cross responds to growing climate-driven humanitarian needs

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Monday, November 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2023, the intensifying climate crisis took a devastating toll on people in the U.S. who turned to the American Red Cross for help coping with a record number of billion-dollar disasters.

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And back-to-back disasters led to a series of blood drive cancellations, which further strained the Red Cross blood supply.
"The growing climate crisis is creating more humanitarian needs across communities and exacerbating socioeconomic challenges for so many people," American Red Cross President & CEO Gail J. McGovern said.
As part of this work in 2023, the Red Cross distributed $108 million in financial assistance directly to people who experienced disasters of all sizes.
To book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org , download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Carilion Clinic Selects New Blood Provider

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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ROANOKE, Va., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carilion Clinic, a not-for-profit integrated health system headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, has partnered with The Blood Connection (TBC) for its blood product needs. This agreement is effective Dec. 31, 2023. TBC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community blood center and the primary blood provider for more than 120 hospitals in Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.

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TBC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community blood center and the primary blood provider for more than 120 hospitals in Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.
"Carilion is excited about our new blood services partnership with The Blood Connection," said Carilion President and Chief Operating Officer Steve Arner.
"Local blood donors make the difference in sustaining the community blood supply and preventing blood shortages.
We will immediately begin efforts to collect blood products in the community and are seeking blood donors and organizations who are willing to support this partnership and the local blood supply by sponsoring blood drives."

Blood Centers of America Partnering with American Friends of Magen David Adom to Support Blood Collection and Supply Preparedness in Israel

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Friday, October 20, 2023

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WEST WARWICK, R.I., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blood Centers of America (BCA) is working with American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) to activate blood donors in the United States in support of response efforts in Israel.

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WEST WARWICK, R.I., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blood Centers of America (BCA) is working with American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) to activate blood donors in the United States in support of response efforts in Israel.
AFMDA will work with a group of BCA’s independent community-based blood centers to hold blood drives.
AFMDA – the sole fundraising representative in the U.S. for Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel's national emergency medical and Blood Services – will work with a group of BCA's independent, community-based blood centers to hold blood drives.
As MDA continues to bravely serve and respond to the horrific events unfolding in Israel, Blood Centers of America is prepared to support any blood supply or product needs if called upon by MDA."

Global Autotransfusion Devices Market Set to Reach US$1.15 Billion by 2023, Driven by High Bleeding Surgeries and Rising Accident Cases - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

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The global autotransfusion devices market is poised for significant growth, projected to reach a value of US$1.15 billion by 2023, with a compelling Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.78%.

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The global autotransfusion devices market is poised for significant growth, projected to reach a value of US$1.15 billion by 2023, with a compelling Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.78%.
Autotransfusion devices play a vital role in medical procedures, allowing patients to become their own blood donors by reintroducing their filtered blood, minimizing infection risks.
The global autotransfusion devices market is segmented into three key areas:
Type: Categorized into Products and Accessories, with intraoperative products leading the market.
The global autotransfusion devices market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the rest of the world.

Being told where their blood ends up encourages donors to give again – new research

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Monday, October 2, 2023

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Working with the Austrian Red Cross, we looked at whether nearly 75,000 people who had donated in the prior two years would return to give blood.

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Working with the Austrian Red Cross, we looked at whether nearly 75,000 people who had donated in the prior two years would return to give blood.
They were either thanked for their previous donation, thanked and told how their blood was used, or thanked and told how their next donation would be used.
If giving donors more information about how their blood was used boosts blood donations, it can save lives.
We plan to discover whether and how organizations that collect donated blood should tell donors when that happens with their blood.

WSFS CARES Foundation Provides Third Quarter Grants to Organizations in Delaware and Pennsylvania

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Monday, September 18, 2023

The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced it has provided grants to four organizations located in Delaware and Pennsylvania as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities by WSFS and the Foundation.

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The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced it has provided grants to four organizations located in Delaware and Pennsylvania as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities by WSFS and the Foundation.
The WSFS funds will support the organization’s program for Number Sense: Changing the Math Mindset at CCSA.
Ward, Executive Vice President, Pennsylvania Market President at WSFS Bank and Chairman of the WSFS CARES Foundation.
“We’re very grateful that this funding from the WSFS CARES Foundation will help support PIDC’s small business lending and business support services, particularly for diverse business owners and entrepreneurs.

Red Cross announces national blood shortage

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Monday, September 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross national blood supply has fallen to critically low levels—dropping nearly 25%-- since early August, and potentially threatening the medical care of patients with an emergency need for blood, or those living with critical conditions such as cancer and sickle cell disease and who depend on lifesaving blood transfusions. Back-to-back months of worsening climate-driven disasters have further strained the blood supply, resulting in blood drive cancelations and reducing much needed blood and platelet donations in affected areas.

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Back-to-back months of worsening climate-driven disasters have further strained the blood supply, resulting in blood drive cancelations and reducing much needed blood and platelet donations in affected areas.
To make an appointment to give blood or platelets, donors can use the Red Cross Blood App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Joined by Blood is a fall activation of the Red Cross Sickle Cell Initiative which represents the powerful connection between blood donors and patients, since 1 in 3 African American blood donors are a match for people with sickle cell disease.
In thanks for helping to replenish the blood supply this month, all who come to give blood, platelets or plasma Sept. 1-18 will receive a limited-edition Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

Fresenius Kabi and AABB Announce Start of 18th Annual Blood Collectors Week September 3-9, 2023

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Sunday, September 3, 2023

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Fresenius Kabi and AABB proudly announce the dates of the 18th annual Blood Collectors Week , which runs September 3-9, 2023.

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Fresenius Kabi and AABB proudly announce the dates of the 18th annual Blood Collectors Week , which runs September 3-9, 2023.
"We are delighted to partner with AABB once again to celebrate Blood Collectors Week and honor the unwavering dedication of blood collectors in the U.S.," said Dean Gregory, president, MedTech Global Commercial Operations at Fresenius Kabi.
“Our nation’s blood collectors are dedicated professionals who work tirelessly every day to ensure the safety and availability of the blood supply.
To learn more about blood donation, find a local blood collection site, or download resources for your Blood Collectors Week celebration, visit www.bloodcollectors.org .

School-based blood drives help ImpactLife educate and engage next generation of blood donors

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

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Davenport, Iowa, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The return of students to classrooms and campuses is providing new opportunities for ImpactLife to educate and engage the next generation of blood donors.

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Davenport, Iowa, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The return of students to classrooms and campuses is providing new opportunities for ImpactLife to educate and engage the next generation of blood donors.
To find an ImpactLife Donor Center location or mobile blood drive, call (800) 747-5401, schedule online at www.bloodcenter.org/locations or via the ImpactLife mobile app ( www.bloodcenter.org/app) .
Students who give blood, recruit donors, and/or organize blood drives qualify to receive the Student Impact Award.
The ABO Initiative provides resources to connect and engage college students and university partners on the importance of blood donation.

Regional Hospitals Choose The Blood Connection as Sole Blood Provider

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Monday, July 24, 2023

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AUGUSTA, Ga. and SAVANNAH, Ga. and MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. and CHARLESTON, S.C., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blood Connection (TBC), an independently managed, non-profit community blood center is announcing a new partnership to serve as the sole blood provider for regional hospitals across Georgia and South Carolina within a large healthcare system. This partnership builds upon existing relationships with these hospitals and makes TBC the sole provider for five more hospitals. TBC was chosen to serve one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services because of its proven ability to provide a ready and stable blood supply for local hospital partners, even throughout the pandemic. TBC's reliability and consistency helps to ensure a robust healthcare system for trauma victims and the many patients who rely on blood transfusions.

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This partnership builds upon existing relationships with these hospitals and makes TBC the sole provider for five more hospitals.
TBC has extended its partnership as the sole provider for Trident Regional Medical Center, Summerville Medical Center, Colleton Medical Center, and Grand Strand Medical Center.
TBC, formerly known as Carolina-Georgia Blood Center, has served as a non-profit 501(c)(3) community blood center for 60 years.
The blood center was originally formed to be a blood provider for small hospitals in Georgia and South Carolina, before it eventually grew to become The Blood Connection.