It’s not personal if the nurse isn’t using the thinnest needle on you. Find out why certain needle thicknesses are needed and ...
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BAY CITY, MI - Bay City resident John Galloway recently made his 80th blood donation, reaching the 10-gallon milestone with ...
ImpactLife has implemented a new non-invasive testing device called OrSense to measure a donor's hemoglobin without drawing blood from the donor's fingers, making the donation process more comfortable ...
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 ...
For Hispanic patients, the story is different but just as urgent. “Our blood types are typically type O, which is the most ...
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 ...