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Hematology

Food and Drug Administration
Health / Medical / National

FDA Approves Drug to Reduce Bone Marrow Suppression Caused by Chemotherapy

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Cosela (trilaciclib) as the first therapy in its class to reduce the frequency of chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression in adults …

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Department Of Health: Testing For Sickle Cell Disease Is Important And Treatment Is Available
Health / Medical

Department of Health: Testing for Sickle Cell Disease Is Important and Treatment Is Available

September 24, 2020September 23, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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blood plasma
Government / Health / Medical / National

The Nation’s Public Health Experts to America: Donate Plasma

August 3, 2020July 31, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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American Heart Association
Hospitals

Chester County Hospital Honored by the American Heart Association

August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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Teleflex
Health / Medical / Products and Services

Teleflex Awarded Central Venous Access, Arterial Access Agreements with Premier

May 1, 2020April 30, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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Tower Health Participates in Plasma Donation Study with Mayo Clinic Program
Infectious Diseases / Research

Tower Health Participates in Plasma Donation Study with Mayo Clinic Program

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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Blood cells
Health / Medical / National

FDA Approves First Therapy to Treat Patients with Rare Blood Disorder

November 11, 2019November 10, 2019 - by MyChesCo

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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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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Give Blood Nov. 9 at "Battle of the Badges 19320" Blood Drive Competition in Chester County
Coatesville

Give Blood Nov. 9 at “Battle of the Badges 19320” Blood Drive Competition in Chester County

November 3, 2018November 2, 2018 - by Alana Mauger

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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Give Hope to Cancer Patients by Giving Blood with the Red Cross
Healthy Living

Give Hope to Cancer Patients by Giving Blood with the Red Cross

October 10, 2018October 10, 2018 - by Alana Mauger

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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