17 May 2017

Help patients, honor loved ones by donating blood with the Red Cross

By Laura McGuire

(May 17, 2017) – Before busy summer schedules set in, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to roll up a sleeve to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients in need. Donors of all blood types are needed now to help accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving cancer treatment.

21 Apr 2017

Help save trauma patient lives by giving blood

By Laura McGuire

Red Cross urges blood and platelet donation during Trauma Awareness Month

MADISON, Wis. (April 20, 2017) — During Trauma Awareness Month in May, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients with traumatic injuries and other serious medical needs by donating blood or platelets.

19 Apr 2017

Special blood drive held in memory of Jen Banks

By Laura McGuire

Sterling community encouraged to give blood

STERLING, Ill. (April 17, 2017) — An American Red Cross blood drive will be held in memory of Jen Banks on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Washington Elementary School, 815 W. LeFevre in Sterling.

Banks passed away in 2015 after an automobile accident. She had received numerous blood transfusions during treatment in effort to save her life.

04 Apr 2017

Give blood and help save lives this spring

By Laura McGuire

(April 3, 2017) – Eligible blood donors of all blood types are encouraged to give blood through the American Red Cross this spring to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients.

Donated blood is perishable and must constantly be replenished to keep up with hospital patient need. Red blood cells are the blood component most frequently transfused by hospitals and must be used within 42 days of donation.

22 Mar 2017

Red Cross calls for type O negative and AB blood donors

By Laura McGuire

Blood donations essential to patient care

MADISON, Wis. (March 22, 2017) — The American Red Cross is issuing a call for type O negative and AB blood donors to make an appointment to give after severe winter weather in some parts of the country caused about 250 Red Cross blood drives to cancel in March, resulting in more than 8,500 uncollected blood donations.

01 Mar 2017

Join the Red Cross movement this March by giving blood

By Laura McGuire

(Mar.1, 2017) – All eligible blood donors are encouraged to give blood and help save lives in March, Red Cross Month. Donating is easier than ever with the Blood Donor App and RapidPass.

08 Feb 2017

Donors urgently needed to increase Red Cross blood supply

By Laura McGuire

MADISON, Wis. (Feb. 1, 2017) – The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter so that patients can continue to receive lifesaving treatments.

23 Jan 2017

Red Cross critically needs donors after winter weather adds to severe blood shortage

By Laura McGuire

MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 18, 2017) – Following several rounds of severe winter weather in many parts of the country, the American Red Cross urges eligible blood and platelet donors to help restock its shelves to overcome a shortage.

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