Blood donation is perhaps one of the easiest things that a person can do to save lives. One donation can provide enough blood to help patients undergoing surgery, those with cancer, trauma patients, ...

So you think you can't donate blood because of a tattoo, or you traveled overseas or maybe you got a vaccine recently? Chances are you CAN donate blood! In recent years, the U.S. Food and Drug ...

The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to schedule blood and platelet donations this fall to maintain a stable blood ...

People who give blood or platelets between Sept. 21 and Oct. 18 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice.

National Blood Donor Day is Sept. 4. If you ever wanted to do something to help people, but didn’t have money to donate or time to volunteer, giving blood is another way to give back that can ...

DONATE: There are two predominant organizations in Western North Carolina where people can donate blood. The Western North Carolina Chapter of the America Red Cross and The Blood Connection both have ...

Once my appointed nurse pulls the needle out of my vein, I try to sit up to free my spot for the next blood donor. Right away, a hot flush washes over my body, and I immediately fall flat again. Very ...

Maine officials are encouraging people to donate blood, amid high demand.

The region is in a blood emergency, with the lowest level of key blood types since COVID-era shutdowns, according to the New York Blood Center. But here are plenty of ways to help through NYBC or the ...