Platelets are tiny cell fragments in your blood that help form clots and stop bleeding. Nearly 50% of donated platelets go to cancer patients. With a shelf life of only five days, hospitals rely on a ...
Whether you are donating blood for the first time or are a repeat donor, every donation matters and makes an enormous ...
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — What started as a simple blood drive at work turned into a mission that now spans the country. Ryan Dolce, a Fredonia native, says his journey began when the American Red Cross ...
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Platelets in high demand as winter weather impacts donations
Winter weather has caused a dramatic drop in blood and platelet donations, straining LifeShare and other blood centers, and ...
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Medical staff are urging an increase in donations amid a platelet shortage. According to the Community Blood Center, platelets are very fragile, short-lived blood ...
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 ...
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