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KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The GBS|CIDP Foundation International serves patients living with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), and variants of the condition such as multifocal motor neuropathy …
Patients Who Use Medicines Made from Plasma Share How Their Lives Were Saved Thanks to Plasma Donors Read More
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 …
PA Dept. of Health Sounds Alarm Over Critical Blood Shortage Read More
WEST READING, PA — As blood centers across the US continue to face a critical shortage of blood donations, Tower Health hospitals report they are currently experiencing lower than normal …
Tower Health Hospitals Facing Critical Shortage of Blood Read More
WAYNE, PA — Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced the recent completion this week of patient enrollment in a clinical study evaluating the performance of the QuikClot Control+® Hemostatic Device for …
Teleflex Completes Enrollment in Cardiac IDE Study Read More
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 …
Red Cross: Donors of All Blood Types, Races and Ethnicities Needed Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A donation shortfall over the winter holidays is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now …
Red Cross Issues Emergency Call for Blood Donors Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to recognize the importance of giving blood and platelets while honoring those who roll up a sleeve to …
Dunkin’ and Red Cross Team Up to Celebrate National Blood Donor Month Read More.jpg?resize=735%2C400&ssl=1)
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — When first responders compete to collect blood, everyone wins! Police and Fire departments from Phoenixville will complete to see who can recruit the most eligible blood donors …
Give Blood Today at Phoenixville Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Competition Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs blood and platelet donors to give now to avoid delays in lifesaving medical …
Severe Blood Shortage: Red Cross Issues Immediate Call for Blood and Platelet Donations Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The American Red Cross urges people to share their good health this holiday season by donating blood or platelets for patients in need.
Give Thanks for Good Health by Giving Blood or Platelets Read More