Platelets form clots to help people stop bleeding when they get a cut or scrape, and the body constantly needs to make new ...

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, ...

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the final days of the year and into 2026. Types O, A negative ...

Days before Christmas, Orin Albrecht completed his 500th donation, reaching a milestone achieved by only a small number of ...

Healthcare workers and organizations are pushing for people in the community to donate blood during the holidays to ensure ...

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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 ...

YAKIMA- Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood ...

When Ryan Dolce was a teen, he always wanted to be able to donate blood. The 30-year-old Dunkirk, New York, resident said he was unable to donate when he was younger, as he was under the weight ...

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 ...