The reasons behind donating blood are sometimes personal. You may have a family member who is in need of blood, or perhaps you’ve even needed blood at one time or another. Donating blood can truly save lives, and there’s really nothing to it! If you’re in good physical health, you should strongly consider donating blood. There can even be health… Read more →
Giving blood is a valuable service to society, providing blood not only for those who require surgery but also insuring that those injured in disasters like floods, hurricanes and tornadoes – or in war-torn countries like Syria – receive needed blood even when the demand is very high. According to the World Health Organization, at least half of the more… Read more →
Many of us know how significant it is for healthy adults to donate blood. There are people who need transfusions for many different reasons all over the world. When one person can make such a difference – saving the lives of three people – it’s crucial that if you’re healthy and able, you take the leap and do so. On… Read more →
For months, the Zika virus, which is spread through mosquito bites, has remained in the headlines as the potential threat continues throughout the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that while there have been no local mosquito-borne Zika disease cases reported in the U.S., the cases that have been reported have been associated with travel… Read more →
If you’ve ever had a blood transfusion during a medical crisis you understand the importance of donating blood. Countless lives are saved every day thanks to generous donors who give of their own blood for the benefit of others. June 14 marks blood donation day! This year’s theme is “Blood connects us all.” Every two seconds someone in the… Read more →
If you already donate blood, you know about the lifesaving benefits, but you’re limited to donating up to 24 times a year. If you find yourself wanting to do more, consider donating plasma. Just like blood donations, plasma donations can help people in need. Here are some things you may want or need to know before donating plasma: What’s the… Read more →
Many people are aware of how vital blood donation is to human life. As the force that literally drives us to stay alive, without it we have no chance of sustainability. It nourishes our organs and is the fluid that allows us to keep moving. So what happens when someone is in accident and loses a considerable amount of blood?… Read more →
There are several reasons as to why people choose to donate blood, but there are several more as to why people don’t. Whether fueled by fear or a handful of misconceptions, many people opt out of donating blood when they could be saving a life and helping to replenish the blood shortages. If you don’t donate blood, what is your… Read more →
Donating blood does the world a lot of good. You know that. But frankly, the actual experience of donating blood can be a little dull. When you donate blood, you sit down and wait for the blood to ooze out into the containers. Great work, sure, but it’s not necessarily a great time. But if you are creative, you… Read more →
Donating blood saves lives. Patients the world over, who suffer from a multitude of conditions, need blood. The blood transfusion process seems pretty simple, right? Just take one person’s blood and stick in the veins of another person. Wrong. Blood transfusion is complex, and without proper safeguards, the process would be incredible risky. In fact, blood transfusions used to be… Read more →
