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Transfusion medicine

Blood Donations
Health / Medical

Storms Cancel Drives, Chester County Urged to Step Up as Blood Supply Tightens

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A wave of winter storms has wiped out hundreds of blood drives nationwide, and health officials are now urging Chester County residents to act quickly as …

Storms Cancel Drives, Chester County Urged to Step Up as Blood Supply Tightens Read More

Blood
Health / Medical

Winter Storm Fern Cripples Blood Supply, Red Cross Warns of Critical Shortfall

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm as severe winter weather deepens an already critical blood shortage, with more than 10,000 donations left uncollected in just …

Winter Storm Fern Cripples Blood Supply, Red Cross Warns of Critical Shortfall Read More
Blood Donations
Health / Medical

Blood Supply Plunges 35% as Red Cross Warns of Critical Shortages

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The American Red Cross is sounding an urgent alarm as the nation’s blood supply drops to dangerously low levels, putting patients at risk of delays in lifesaving …

Blood Supply Plunges 35% as Red Cross Warns of Critical Shortages Read More

Super Bowl
Regional

Donate Blood, Win Big: Springfield Drive Offers Shot at Super Bowl Trip

December 29, 2025December 28, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

SPRINGFIELD, PA — A routine blood donation could turn into the trip of a lifetime next month as state lawmakers team up with the American Red Cross to boost supplies …

Donate Blood, Win Big: Springfield Drive Offers Shot at Super Bowl Trip Read More
Slipstream
Regional

Slipstream Study Sheds Light on High Healthcare Costs and Unmet Needs in Rare Bleeding Disorder

July 12, 2025July 11, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

BLUE BELL, PA — Slipstream has co-authored a landmark study on Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), offering the most comprehensive analysis to date of the economic and clinical burden of this …

Slipstream Study Sheds Light on High Healthcare Costs and Unmet Needs in Rare Bleeding Disorder Read More

Teleflex Incorporated
Public Companies

Teleflex Secures Hemostasis Product Agreements with Premier

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

WAYNE, PA — Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) has secured two new group purchasing agreements with Premier, Inc. These agreements, effective July 1, 2024, allow Premier members to access special pricing …

Teleflex Secures Hemostasis Product Agreements with Premier Read More
West Chester Donor Center
Social Issues

Red Cross Offers New Opportunity to Save Lives in Chester County

June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 - by Alana Mauger

WEST CHESTER, PA — People wanting to make a lifesaving difference in Chester County have the chance to donate blood and platelets at a new West Chester American Red Cross …

Red Cross Offers New Opportunity to Save Lives in Chester County Read More

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