PORTLAND The American Red Cross has an emergency need for lifesaving blood amid the ongoing severe blood shortage. Blood and platelet donations continue to be critical to meet hospital demand and the public is urged to make an appointment to give now. Schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross […]
blood drive
Posted inCommunity News
Blood Drives
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets. In most cases, those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine can donate. However, knowing the name of the manufacturer of the […]
advertisement
Posted inTimes Record
In photos: Brunswick gives blood to help reported blood shortage
Over 30 people donated blood to the American Red Cross in Brunswick, which has reported blood shortages throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: National shortage of blood donations? As one upstanding citizen, it’s not my problem.
The FDA bans gay male blood donors as a class, while others who engage in significantly higher-risk activity are still permitted to donate blood.
Posted inTimes Record
Harpswell to hold blood drive in honor of 8-year-old cancer patient
To sign up for an appointment to donate blood, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter keyword “Adelynn.”
Posted inCommunity News
Blood Drives
Goodwin Motor Group will host four American Red Cross blood drives this week at the following locales and times: • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, at Goodwin Chevrolet Mazda, 195 Pleasant St., Brunswick • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, at Goodwin Chevrolet Buick, 1606 Main St., Oxford • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: You don’t have to be a superhero to save a life
Blood is always needed, but donors are not always easy to find.
Posted inCommunity News
Blood drive
American Red Cross blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday at St. Brigid School gymnasium, 695 Stevens Ave., Portland. To register in advance, call 1-800-Red-Cross or visit www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time (enter SaintBrigid for the drive at which you would like to book an appointment). Donors will have the choice to donate blood or make a power […]