Every 15 seconds, a patient in the U.S. receives platelets, and nearly half of them are suffering from cancer, according to ...

The Shepeard Community Blood Center is looking for donations. It needs at least 100 donations every day to supply local ...

Jackson surpassed its goal during the most recent community blood drive held Feb. 4 at the Drill Sergeant Timothy Kay Soldier ...

As it would turn out, my mom, my inspiration for becoming a blood and then platelet donor, ultimately died of cancer. Trauma and surgery patients often receive donations of power red cells ...

With the recent severe winter weather and dangerously cold temps, Red Cross officials announce a desperate need for blood and ...

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - A couple from Colfax is being recognized as American Red Cross heroes for their years of platelet ...

Every day, hospitals throughout the U.S. transfuse blood or blood components, such as platelets, to save the lives of people who are in car crashes, and victims of fires and other emergencies.

People of all blood types – especially those with type O negative blood – are encouraged to make and keep their donation ...

The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the perfect gift this holiday season – a lifesaving blood or platelet donation. By rolling up a sleeve, donors can help ensure patients ...

Since the beginning of the year, hundreds of blood drives have been canceled and more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected.

While most are staying inside to avoid the snow, the drivers of Vitalant are out on the roads, making sure life-saving blood ...