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National

FDA New Blood Donation Policy: Advances and Elimination of Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 - by MyChesCo

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently finalized recommendations for assessing blood donor eligibility using a set of individual risk-based questions to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted HIV. These questions …

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Blood Donations
Lionville

Otten to Host Blood Drive at Lionville YMCA

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 - by MyChesCo

EXTON, PA — Across the nation, including right here in Pennsylvania, a severe blood shortage is happening. The Red Cross, which supplies 40% of the nation’s blood supply, had to limit …

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National / Veteran Issues

VA Encourages Donating Blood Amid Blood Crisis

February 21, 2022February 19, 2022 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs and its participating VA medical centers across the country are in the midst of “Roll Up Your Sleeve 2022” blood drives through March in …

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2022 Feb Blood Drive
News

Senator Kearney, Rep. Curry Reach Blood Drive Donation Goal

February 17, 2022February 16, 2022 - by MyChesCo

SPRINGFIELD, PA — Senator Tim Kearney (D–Delaware/Chester) joined Rep. Gina H. Curry (D–Delaware) on Friday to host a blood drive in response to the current blood crisis facing our nation.

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Blood Shortage
Health / Medical / Pennsylvania

PA Dept. of Health Sounds Alarm Over Critical Blood Shortage

February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 - by MyChesCo

HUMMELSTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson and Patrick Bradley, President and CEO of the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank, this week expressed their growing concern over the dramatically decreasing number …

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Red Cross: Donors of All Blood Types, Races and Ethnicities Needed
Healthy Living

Red Cross: Donors of All Blood Types, Races and Ethnicities Needed

September 25, 2019September 24, 2019 - by Alana Mauger

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The vast majority of blood types fall into one of the major blood groups. However, for patients with rare blood types or those who receive regular …

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‘Battle of the Breweries’ Blood Drive Competition Returns to Phoenixville Sept. 30
Health / Medical / Phoenixville

‘Battle of the Breweries’ Blood Drive Competition Returns to Phoenixville Sept. 30

September 24, 2019September 24, 2019 - by Alana Mauger

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Seven Phoenixville craft establishments will face off to see who can recruit the most eligible blood donors during the second American Red Cross Battle of the Breweries …

‘Battle of the Breweries’ Blood Drive Competition Returns to Phoenixville Sept. 30 Read More

Healthy Living

Critical Type O Blood Shortage; Donors Needed Now

May 22, 2019May 22, 2019 - by Alana Mauger

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The American Red Cross has a critical shortage of type O blood and urges eligible donors to give now to help patients facing trauma and other …

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Give blood with the Red Cross During National Volunteer Month
Healthy Living

Give Blood with the Red Cross During National Volunteer Month

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 - by Alana Mauger

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood and platelets during National Volunteer Month this April. Eligible donors of all blood types – especially …

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Red Cross Offers a Surprising Way to Help Patients Kick Cancer: Give Platelets
Healthy Living

Red Cross Offers a Surprising Way to Help Patients Kick Cancer: Give Platelets

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 - by Alana Mauger

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — People may be surprised that they can play a direct role in the fight against cancer, and it’s easier than they might think. By donating platelets …

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