Platelets are a critical component of blood. When blood vessels or tissues are damaged, they act like emergency patches, helping the body stop bleeding. They are widely used in life-threatening ...

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Just three additional donors at every blood drive could help further stabilize the blood supply and ensure patients continue receiving lifesaving care.

Now is the time for Chicagoans to roll up a sleeve, donate blood and save a life. Someone’s 10 p.m. moment depends on it.

Did you know that every two seconds someone needs blood in the United States? Or that blood and platelets cannot be ...

With just one tube of blood, laboratories can run multiple tests depending on what your doctor is looking for. There are several common blood test panels that doctors may order as part of a routine ...

The American Red Cross declared its second national blood crisis in history July 27 after donations fell to a four-year summer low, with type O blood critically scarce and distributions to hospitals ...

The American Red Cross is continuing its urgent call for blood and platelet donors of all types as a nationwide blood crisis ...

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The American Red Cross has issued a national blood supply crisis for only the second time in its history. Blood donations have reached a four-year summer low while demand remains high, leading to the ...

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