Prior to donating, the Red Cross checks your hemoglobin level, which is a measure of the protein in your blood that carries oxygen to help nourish tissues throughout your body. Iron is a part of hemoglobin.Hemoglobin does not measure whether or not the iron stores in your body are healthy...
Though he's volunteered with the American Red Cross for a decade, it wasn't until last year that Ralph Galvan, a gay man, was able to donate blood himself.
"This is really exciting because we're now able to ask every potential donor the same questions, treating them with equality and with respect — all while still maintaining a safe blood supply," said Mandy McMahon, regional communications director of the American Red Cross of South Carolina. Al...
Delta people’s steadfast commitment to life-giving blood drives made the airline the No. 1 corporate blood drive sponsor of the American Red for the seventh consecutive year, with employees, retirees and customers contributing a record 15,585 units of blood in fiscal year 2024 (FYE 6/30)....
Red Cross encourages donating blood on U. Arizona campusRyan Camponovo
According to the American Red Cross Web pages in the United States alone someone receives a transfusion(输血) once every three seconds. People who benefit from donations include cancer patients as well as babies. The need for blood never takes a vacation and neither should donors. Let me tell...
Figure 1 Campaign website http://connect.redcross.sg/ “One blood donation helps save 3 lives”: Here you have a clear instruction on how you’ll save lives. For most people, blood donation is within their ability.“You can make a big difference”: Here the campaign adds meaning and ...
aBlood has a very short shelf life. Some blood components can be kept longer than others, for instance red blood cells will keep for 35 days but platelets(血小板)for only five. Remember, you should wait at least 16 weeks before donating blood again. [translate] ...
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