Zika is affecting donor eligibility this year. A technician inserts a needle into the vein of a blood donor in an Indiana Blood Center Bloodmobile in Indianapolis, Aug. 20, 2013. — -- The ...

ROCHESTER — "I'm afraid of needles," I said. Jennifer Hoffman, a donor services tech — or phlebotomist — at the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center, admitted she's not a big fan of needles either. I raised ...

It is only possible to store blood for a limited time, so encouraging the routine donation of blood is key. As the World Health Organization (WHO) Trusted Source explains: “A decision to donate your ...

Those who are considering donating blood may be curious about what to expect. Experts at UAB Hospital answer five common questions about blood donation. To give blood, donors must be 17 years of age ...

With the blood supply falling to critically low levels, the American Red Cross of Georgia is hosting hundreds of blood donation drives throughout the state. Here’s a few answers to common questions ...

Blood donation is a voluntary procedure that can help save the lives of others. There are several types of blood donation, which help meet different medical needs. Whole blood donation This is the ...

Donating one pint of blood can save up to three lives, and the process of doing so is easy. You can either call and make an appointment or just walk right into the Solvita Blood Center at 349 S Main ...

WILL. SO WE’LL SEE WHO GETS A BABY THIS YEAR. WELL, IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN. THE KCRA 3 BLOOD DRIVE FOR LIFE. YEAH. THE NEED FOR DONATIONS IS HIGH, AND YOU CAN START GIVING WHEN YOU’RE YOUNG. 16 ...