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Emergency blood shortage as number of donors hits 20-year low

Jan 9, 2024

Amid blood shortage, calls for easing donation restrictions on gay men

Jan 26, 2022

National blood crisis prompts pleas from patients: 'We depend on it'

The American Red Cross declared a national blood crisis Monday, marking only the second time in the organization's history that it has issued such a declaration.

Jul 28

Raleigh scientists developing synthetic blood platelets amid crisis...

Jan 19, 2022

Blood Connection joins first national blood-reserve organization

Dec 15, 2021

More donors needed in midst of "severe shortage" of blood supplies

Jul 7, 2021

Cape Fear Valley Blood Center desperate for donations amid pandemic

Mar 23, 2021

Have a big dog? Their blood donation could save another pet

Feb 1, 2021

Plasma donors needed as COVID-19 cases increase

Jan 8, 2021

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Raleigh scientists developing synthetic blood platelets amid crisis...

Jan 19, 2022

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Blood banks face shortages during COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 19, 2020

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Blood banks face shortages during COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 19, 2020

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James Harrison's blood donations helped millions of Australian moms and their newborn children

May 16, 2018

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8 things you can do on Black Friday instead of shop

Dec 5, 2016

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Groups team up to help those needing bone marrow transplant

Oct 2, 2014

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Gay,bisexual men say they should be able to give blood

Jul 11, 2014

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Blood banks concerned as donations from minorities decrease during COVID-19 pandemic

The Red Cross said that since COVID-19, blood donations by minorities have decreased dramatically, affecting those with sickle cell disease and other health issues.