The Red Cross’s fall appeal highlights a fragile part of American health care: a lifesaving blood component that must be ...

Someone in the United States needs platelets every 15 seconds, according to the American Red Cross, and you have those in your body right now. If you’re looking for an easy way to help another person, ...

OneBlood seeks urgent blood and platelet donations to offset potential collection disruptions from an incoming storm.

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The American Red Cross is urging donors to schedule blood or platelet donations this fall, offering various incentives like ...

The American Red Cross of Georgia is making a renewed push for blood donors this fall, saying donations typically decline after the summer months while the need for blood remains constant.

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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - It’s the season of giving, and one Wisconsin couple holds true to that. Jerry & Kim Porter have been married for 29 years, and together they’ve helped save many lives over ...

“Obviously it’s helpful,” Drennan said, “and I get more reading done here than in my room.” Drennan was one of six donors who participated in the University’s first platelet drive on Friday. The ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Blood Center is asking for help since they are still dangerously low on blood donations, particularly platelets. These platelets are liquid gold running ...