World Blood Donor Day

Blood Drive & Ceremony Memorializing Fallen First Responders and a Houston Unsung Hero

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Friday, September 10, 2021

The Houston Branch is committed to advocating and serving vulnerable communities who are experiencing the brunt of health and economic insecurities during this COVD-19 pandemic.

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  • The Houston Branch is committed to advocating and serving vulnerable communities who are experiencing the brunt of health and economic insecurities during this COVD-19 pandemic.
  • One Body Networking Inc. is 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is built around paying it forward by hosting blood drives.
  • Since then, One Body Networking, Inc. has continued hosting its official blood drive tour throughout Houston with various non-profit and educational institutions.For more information, visit https://onebodynetworking.org .
  • The Foundation for the Education of Young Women and the Houston Independent School District partnered to develop the school.

Fresenius Kabi and AABB Celebrate 16th Annual Blood Collectors Week

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Sunday, September 5, 2021
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Fresenius Kabi and AABB announced that today begins the celebration of the 16th annual Blood Collectors Week (Sunday, September 5 through Saturday, September 11, 2021).

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  • Fresenius Kabi and AABB announced that today begins the celebration of the 16th annual Blood Collectors Week (Sunday, September 5 through Saturday, September 11, 2021).
  • During Blood Collectors Week, more than 290 blood centers across the U.S. are expected to host celebrations honoring local collectors.
  • Together with AABB, Fresenius Kabi is honored to recognize the work blood collectors do every day to ensure lifesaving blood components are available to patients in need, said Dean Gregory, President, Global Commercial Operations, Transfusion Medicine and Cell Therapies at Fresenius Kabi USA.
  • AABB is pleased to continue our partnership with Fresenius Kabi to celebrate Blood Collectors Week and honor the work of blood collectors worldwide, said Debra BenAvram, FASAE, CAE, CEO of AABB.

Global Blood Platelets Market (2021 to 2026) - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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Chronic myelogenous leukemia and multiple myeloma cancers lead to the development of acquired platelet function disorders in some cancer patients.

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  • Chronic myelogenous leukemia and multiple myeloma cancers lead to the development of acquired platelet function disorders in some cancer patients.
  • This is majorly attributed to the factors such as the presence of several organizations engaged in the distribution of blood components.
  • In addition, the number of platelet transfusions in the region has boosted the demand for blood platelets.
  • Thus, in view of the above-mentioned factors, the blood platelets market is anticipated to grow significantly over the forecast period in North America.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Teams Up With American Red Cross and Other Blood Collection Centers Nationally, Urging Viewers to Participate in Blood Donation Efforts

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Monday, June 14, 2021
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Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced the companys Sinclair Cares: Roll Up Your Sleeves campaign in partnership with American Red Cross.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced the companys Sinclair Cares: Roll Up Your Sleeves campaign in partnership with American Red Cross.
  • The campaign urges Sinclair viewers to help increase U.S. blood supplies by making a blood donation appointment, volunteering time, or providing financial contributions for the cause.
  • The Sinclair Cares: Roll Up Your Sleeves campaign kicked off today, which is World Blood Donor Day, and runs through July 23.
  • During the pandemic, many Americans have stepped up to help fellow neighbors in numerous ways, including donating blood.

Critical Blood Shortage Alert Issued

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Monday, June 14, 2021
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SCOTTSDALE,Ariz., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On this World Blood Donor Day, Vitalantwhich supplies donated blood to more than 900 hospitals across the U.Sannounced that it has a critical blood shortage.

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  • SCOTTSDALE,Ariz., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On this World Blood Donor Day, Vitalantwhich supplies donated blood to more than 900 hospitals across the U.Sannounced that it has a critical blood shortage.
  • Blood donations fell more than 4,000 short of the need in May, while the need for blood has increased.
  • In fact, anticipated uncollected donations from business-hosted blood drive cancellations reached a four-month high of more than 6,200 blood donations in June.
  • Beginning today, World Blood Donor Day, first-time donors can get a glimpse at their blood type immediately* when they come to donate with Vitalant.

Cerus Corporation Celebrates World Blood Donor Day 2021

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Medical Supplies, Health, Medical devices, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Cardiology, Biotechnology, Blood donation, Medical specialties, Transfusion medicine, Body fluids, Anatomy, Hematology, World Blood Donor Day

Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS), a leader in safeguarding the global blood supply, is proud to announce its celebration of this years World Blood Donor Day.

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  • Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS), a leader in safeguarding the global blood supply, is proud to announce its celebration of this years World Blood Donor Day.
  • World Blood Donor Day, first established by the World Health Organization in 2005, highlights the critical role safe blood and blood products play in treating a wide variety of patients throughout the world and recognizes the donors who help make these products regularly available.
  • This years Give blood and keep the world beating campaign reinforces the global call for more people, especially younger demographics, all over the world to donate blood regularly and contribute to better health.
  • The United States potential blood donor pool: updating the prevalence of donor exclusion factors on the pool of potential donors.

Blood Donor Dog of the Year in Sweden Revealed

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Medical specialties, Blood donation, Hematology, Transfusion medicine, Body fluids, Anatomy, World Blood Donor Day

During the International Blood Donor Day, the competition's initiator, AniCura, revealed that this year's winner is eight-year-old German Shepherd named Cobra.

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  • During the International Blood Donor Day, the competition's initiator, AniCura, revealed that this year's winner is eight-year-old German Shepherd named Cobra.
  • Today AniCura presents the winner of the Blood Donor Dog of the Year 2021 in Sweden.
  • - To create awareness and inform about the ever-growing need of blood donor dogs, AniCurainitiated the now annual Blood Donor Dog of the Year award in Sweden.
  • Blood Donor Dog of the Year is an initiative by AniCura Sweden, with the purpose to create attention to the fact that dogs can donate blood and save another dog's life.

Less Than a Day's Supply of Blood Now on Illinois Shelves

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Blood, Blood donation, Medical specialties, Transfusion medicine, Hematology, Branches of biology, Blood transfusion, World Blood Donor Day

Your donation is vital to ensure that Illinois hospitals have the blood they need for their patients."

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  • Your donation is vital to ensure that Illinois hospitals have the blood they need for their patients."
  • In Illinois, the state's blood supply has dropped to a critically low level.
  • There is less than a day's supply of life-saving blood on shelves to supply Versiti's more than 86 hospital partners throughout the state.
  • Blood donors are needed now to help ensure life-saving blood is available for Illinoisians who need it.

Less Than a Day's Supply of Blood Now on Wisconsin Shelves

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Monday, June 14, 2021
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MILWAUKEE, June 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin is issuing an emergency appeal for blood donations as communities across the state face a potential crisis with blood supplies dropping to critically low levels.

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  • MILWAUKEE, June 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin is issuing an emergency appeal for blood donations as communities across the state face a potential crisis with blood supplies dropping to critically low levels.
  • Your donation is vital to ensure that Wisconsin hospitals have the blood they need for their patients."
  • In Wisconsin, the state's blood supply has dropped to a critically low level, with less than a day's supply of life-saving blood on shelves to supply Versiti's more than 68 hospital partners throughout the state.
  • We ask that donors visit a Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin donor facility nearest to them:

Grand Strand Hospitals Choose New Blood Provider

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
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The Blood Connection (TBC), a Greenville, SC based community blood center, became the exclusive blood provider for Grand Strand Regional Medical Center and Conway Medical Center on October 1, 2020.

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  • The Blood Connection (TBC), a Greenville, SC based community blood center, became the exclusive blood provider for Grand Strand Regional Medical Center and Conway Medical Center on October 1, 2020.
  • This new relationship will impact thousands of residents by providing live-saving blood products to the Grand Strand region through the support of the community.
  • I cannot emphasize enough how important it is for the community to support its local blood center by donating blood.
  • When you donate blood with The Blood Connection, you are ensuring your neighbors will have the blood products needed to save lives every day.