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Blood donor centre moves to new home - 25 Mar 2008
Scotsman,EDINBURGH'S blood donation centre is moving to a temporary home while its Lauriston Place headquarters is refurbished. Donors will attend the Merchant's
Temple in TN conducts blood donation camp - 25 Mar 2008
Chennai Online,Tiruchirapalli, March 24 A Lord Ayyappa temple here collected 5000 units of blood through blood donation camp held at the temple premises yesterday.
Blood drives planned in Logan County - 25 Mar 2008
News-Democrat & Leader,All donors need to present positive identification. For more information or to schedule your blood donation appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543).
202 units of blood collected at 2 camps - 25 Mar 2008
Ludhiana Newsline,Ludhiana, March 24 Two voluntary blood donation camps were organised at Lions Club, Mandi Nihal Singh Wala and Nagar Vikas Sabha Chaukiman village on Sunday
North Bay family saves lives together - 25 Mar 2008
Bay Today,Mitchell just turned 17 on March 16th and will be making his first, very much anticipated, blood donation on March 26. Brady, the McQuoid’s youngest son,
Health and fitness calendar - 25 Mar 2008
Frederick News Post (subscription),American Red Cross -- To schedule a blood donation, call 800-GIVE-LIFE. To schedule a platelet donation, call 800-272-2123. March 25, 2-8 pm, Mount Airy Vol
Lifeblood of transfusion service - 25 Mar 2008
Trade Channels,...helping the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS) to collect, test and distribute over 70000 blood donation packs throughout the province.
Pensions boost for grandchildren - 25 Mar 2008
Gulf Daily News,AN annual blood donation camp will be held by the Chinmaya Society Bahrain on Friday at the Salmaniya Medical Complex blood bank from 9am to 1pm.
A blood donation campaign by SLPA - Mar 23, 2008
Daily Mirror,The Transport Division of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) had recently organized a blood donation campaign for the three forces in the island.
Blood Donation - Mar 22, 2008
Peninsula On-line,DOHA • The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company BV has built a legacy of extraordinary service. This tradition extends into the hotel chain's social responsibility
Blood donation ring smashed - Mar 18, 2008
Gulf Daily News,NEW DELHI: Five people have been arrested for keeping 17 poor people in captivity and selling their blood to private clinics in Gorakhpur, northern India to
Gay Hill staffer denied blood donation on the Hill - Mar 16, 2008
Hill Times,A married, gay Hill staffer last week was denied the opportunity to donate blood at a Canadian Blood Services event in West Block because of his sexual
MARROWTHON: Called on to serve — by giving - Mar 23, 2008
InsideVandy,From there, marrow donation is a procedure similar to blood donation: The blood is removed through a sterile needle in the arm, passed through a machine
OUR VIEW: Marrowthon offers necessary, potentially life-saving ... - Mar 23, 2008
InsideVandy,While the choice of either paying $52 or the donation of a pint of blood for the tissue typing feels somewhat like a bribe to give blood, blood donation is
Time to revise blood donation eligibility - Mar 20, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio,Pawlenty says, "And when we have tragedy where there's a large need for blood, we need to make sure that the infrastructure's in place and the supply is in
Uttar Pradesh to crackdown on blood donation racket - Mar 19, 2008
Thaindian.com,Lucknow, March 19 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Police have launched a manhunt for the mastermind behind an organised blood donation racket carried out by luring
Blood donation by expat forum - Mar 19, 2008
Gulf Times,CCC Malayalee Samajam conducted a blood donation campaign at CCC Simaisma Teyseer Camp at Al Khor recently. In all, 40 members donated blood.
Facebook helps promote blood donation - Mar 10, 2008
International Herald Tribune,By Peter S. Goodman Facebook, the vast and expanding social-networking Web site, is about to confront users with a serious new question: What's your blood
Blood Donation Camp at DBIMCS - Mar 19, 2008
PunjabNewsline.com,FATEHGARH SAHIB: A blood donation camp was organized at Desh Bhagat Institute of Management and Computer Sciences (DBIMCS), Mandi Gobindgarh in
Telugu Wing to hold blood donation camp on March 21 - Mar 18, 2008
Times of Oman,MUSCAT — Telugu Kala Samithi (TKS), the Telugu Wing of Indian Social Club, will hold its annual blood donation camp and first-ever health awareness/check-up
Blood Donation Law Changed - Mar 18, 2008
KTTC,ST. PAUL -- A handshake from Governor Tim Pawlenty marks the final step in a long journey for a Blooming Prairie Teenager. Today the governor signed a bill
Give blood, win Reds tickets - Mar 21, 2008
Community Press,This is a great time to step up to the plate and make a blood donation to save lives. To be entered to win, make a donation between Monday, March 31,
FDA's blood-donation ban: Does it save or risk lives? - Feb 29, 2008
San Jose Mercury News,By Lisa M. Krieger Life Science Technician John Burch checks out serum headed for surgery at Standford Hospital. At the Stanford Blood Center in Palo Alto,
Service hours extended for blood donation appeal - Mar 17, 2008
Media Newswire (press release),The Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service (BTS) will extend the service hours of some blood donor centres from tomorrow (March 15) for people's
Donating blood helps save lives - Mar 20, 2008
Seguin Gazette-Enterprise,While there is quite a list of factors that disqualify people from blood donation, statistics from the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center show that 60
LBC will host blood drive in fellowship hall - Mar 20, 2008
Lincolnton Journal,Blood donation is the only practical and effective method for the removal of excess iron. For men with moderate excess iron accumulation, periodic blood
Blood donation milestones listed - Mar 14, 2008
The Reporter,The following people have achieved milestones in their donation of blood during recent Red Cross Blood Drives in the Fond du Lac area, according to a Red
Blood drive at Gazette aims to save lives - Mar 19, 2008
Seguin Gazette-Enterprise,...“Just about any question about blood donation I can answer,� she said. “There’s no age limit anymore and a lot of people who are on blood pressure
New blood centers ready for business - Mar 20, 2008
Press-Register - al.com,...funds donated by eight hospitals, the private company LifeSouth is set to open three Mobile area blood-donation centers in April, starting in Daphne.
Push to Lower Blood Donation Age - Mar 14, 2008
WLNS,There's a local push to lower the required age to donate blood. State Senator Wayne Kuiper and his daughter went before legislators urging them to pass such
Lowering The Blood Donation Age - Mar 13, 2008
KTTC,NEAR BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN -- A 16-year-old High School Sophomore is going straight to the top, to change a state law. The Blooming Prairie Teen has made it
Sungai Kebun Fire & Rescue Dept Holds Blood Donation Drive - Mar 11, 2008
Bru Direct,By Jon T.ampoi Bandar Seri Begawan - The Fire and Rescue Department of the Sungai Kebun, Operation D Branch organised a blood donation drive at the station
SSU Student Senate weighs in on blood donation controversy - Mar 12, 2008
Santa Rosa Press Democrat,The resolution deals with the FDA’s blood donation policy that bars giving blood by men who have had sex with men since 1977. The policy eliminates them
Pawlenty to sign bill lowering blood donation age to 16 - Mar 13, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio,St. Paul, Minn. — (AP) - Minnesota blood banks will soon have a new vein to draw on. The Legislature just passed a bill that would lower the legal age for
Bill lowering blood donation age to 16 heads to Pawlenty - Mar 13, 2008
Jamestown Sun,AP - Thursday, March 13, 2008 Minnesota blood banks could soon have a new vein to draw on, thanks to a bill headed to Governor Tim Pawlenty's desk.
Age of Transfused Blood Cuts Survival in Heart Surgery Patients - Mar 19, 2008
Bloomberg...risks linked to the age of donated blood, after a study showed that a vessel- protecting molecule begins vanishing within hours of blood donation.
Bill would lower blood donation age to 16 in Minnesota... | KXNet ... - Mar 12, 2008
KXMC,AP AP Photo MNROC101 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Joe Gibson was ready to bleed for people who needed his help. When he found out he was too young to donate blood,
Old Ravians meet on 22nd - Mar 18, 2008
Daily Times,Blood donation camp: The GCU Blood Donor Society, in collaboration with Fatimid Foundation, organised a blood donation camp at the university’s clinic on
Blood bus running - Donation could help save lives - Mar 6, 2008
Narromine News and Trangie Advocate,Dubbo Blood Donor Centre marketing co-ordinator Helen Woods said each blood donation had the potential to save three lives. “By becoming a blood donor you
Plan to help others in need donate your blood - Mar 18, 2008
Star News,Watch your local newspaper and Web sites for blood donation events. Many companies/agencies conduct blood drives – check to see if yours does.
Saving a life can only take a minute - Mar 19, 2008
Opelika Auburn News,...“Not only can you save a life through a blood donation, but at the same time you can bring a little joy to a child who needs it,� Ryan added.
Creating a Cord-Blood Lifeline - Feb 27, 2008
TIMEMore and more have introduced or passed laws to mandate that doctors and hospitals educate expectant parents about the possibility of cord-blood donation.
Man Gives 700th Blood Donation - Mar 5, 2008
KETV.com,Russell Lambert, 75, has been a regular blood donor for 21 years. That is the most for any individual in Omaha. Lambert received a special plaque,
Group boosts blood donation drive - Mar 4, 2008
New Vision,...lives,� the director of Titans Uganda, Balajee Kumar, said at the railways park yard in Kampala over the weekend during a blood donation exercise.
IRCSN blood donation camp - Mar 2, 2008
MorungExpress,Dr Temsu, Blood Bank Officer, civil hospital, presented motivational talk on blood donation. Altogether 25 students from Pranabananda College attended the
Blood donation to commemorate Muharram - Mar 1, 2008
The Muslim News,The Imam Hussain Blood Donation Campaign was held to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Husayn, grandson of Prophet Muhammad (p).
Blood donation charity reaches milestone - Mar 6, 2008
This Is Hertfordshire,The Joely Bear Appeal is holding its 40th blood donor session in Borehamwood on March 16. Participants will be able to enjoy free entertainment and
Recent heavy snow cuts off Red Cross blood donation drives - Feb 27, 2008
WKYC-TV,Estimates are that over 4300 patients in 119 hospitals across northeast Ohio could be affected by a blood shortage, because a single blood donation can be
Princess Margaret tops in blood donation challenge - Mar 5, 2008
Vancouver Sun,SURREY - Princess Margaret Secondary School students battled their way to first place during the second annual Domino's Young Blood Challenge.
RBPF Holds Blood Donation Campaign - Feb 27, 2008
Bru Direct,By Yusrin Junaidi Bandar Seri Begawan - The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) yesterday held another blood donation campaign at the Gadong Police
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