Hoosier HIV Anti-Donation Law Used 18 Times Since 2000, Report Says
Since 2000, Indiana has arrested 18 Hoosiers with human immunodeficiency virus on charges of donating plasma, according to a report released this week.
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Holiday Giving: Red Cross Seeks More Blood Donations
The holiday season of giving has people searching for the perfect present for loved ones.
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American Red Cross In Desperate Need Of Blood
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The American Red Cross is in emergency need of blood. The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for eligible individuals to donate blood or platelets as soon as possible. “Blood and platelet donations are being sent to hospitals faster than donations are coming … Read More
Blood Donations Urgently Needed
NORTHERN INDIANA — The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter. Eligible blood donors of all types are needed, especially those with O, AB, B negative and A negative. Blood is needed to respond to emergencies large and small, across … Read More
American Red Cross To Host Fallen Officer Blood Drive
By VINCE ROBINSON Communications Manager, American Red Cross Throughout the summer months, the American Red Cross will participate in the statewide Fallen Officer Blood Drive Campaign. This is the ninth year the Red Cross will host blood drives across Indiana to honor fallen officers and raise awareness of … Read More
Start A Lifesaving Habit, Give Blood
By VINCE ROBINSON American Red Cross The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to start a lifesaving habit by becoming a regular blood donor this year, starting with National Blood Donor Month in January. January is a challenging time for blood donations. Inclement weather can result in … Read More
Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities
By VINCE ROBINSON Indiana American Red Cross Give something that means something – Give blood or platelets The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to give something that means something this holiday season – a lifesaving blood donation. Blood donations often decline this time of year when donors … Read More
Red Cross And Holiday Mail For Heroes
By KIM KOMDEUR Kosciusko County American Red Cross With the help of the Red Cross, Americans can send holiday cards with messages season’s greetings and holiday wishes to military members and veterans who cannot be with their families this season. The Holiday Mail for Heroes program runs until … Read More
American Red Cross Encourages Donations
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to make a point to give blood before the busy holiday season arrives. Blood donations often decline between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day as people become busy with holiday festivities. Donors are needed in the weeks leading up to the winter … Read More
Michiana Red Crosses Needing Blood Donations
The American Red Cross is facing a looming blood shortage, leading to an urgent need for donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give. Donations through the Red Cross are down approximately 8 percent over the last 11 weeks, resulting in about 80,000 fewer … Read More