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Blood Drives
The American Red Cross asks donors to give blood or platelets over the holidays. Throughout the season, several factors can disrupt the ability of the Red Cross to collect enough blood: Regular donors away on holiday, seasonal illness and inclement weather. It’s important for donors − especially type O blood donors and platelet donors − […]
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Red Cross blood drive in Scarborough March 10
Scarborough Community Services is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at 418 Payne Road. The American Red Cross is facing its most severe blood shortage in over a decade, it says, largely in part to the pandemic. Overall blood donation is down 10% since March 2020. The shortage […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Our blood supply is at critical levels. The FDA must end homophobic donation policy
We could save over a million more lives a year if the FDA dropped its restrictions for male donors who have sex with other men.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough firefighter’s blood drive to honor niece comes amid severe shortage
The American Red Cross of Northern New England is operating with less than a half-day supply on hand.