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HARRISBURG, PA — Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine is reminding Pennsylvanians of the seriousness of sickle cell disease and the importance of getting tested for it. Sickle cell disease …
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its top public health officials, recently released a series of public service announcements (PSAs) and announced over $8 million in digital, …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — Once again, Chester County Hospital has received the Mission: Lifeline® Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association …
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WAYNE, PA — Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical technologies for critical care and surgery, has been awarded group purchasing agreements for Central Venous Access and …
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WEST READING, PA — Tower Health announced that it is participating in important research involving the use of plasma from those who have recovered from COVID-19.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted approval to Reblozyl (luspatercept–aamt) for the treatment of anemia (lack of red blood cells) in adult patients with …
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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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COATESVILLE, PA —When first responders compete to collect blood, everyone wins! Police and Fire departments from the Coatesville area will compete to see who can recruit the most eligible blood …
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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – the perfect time to give blood or platelets to support cancer patients and others.
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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — As summer winds down, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give blood and platelets now and help end an emergency summer blood shortage that began …
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