...If you have had the flu shot, you can donate as long as you are symptom free. If you have been immunized for shingles, you are still eligible to donate...
...red blood cells to replace those you lose from donation. To make new red blood cells, your body either uses iron already stored in your body or uses iron that...
August 29, 2023
...comes after a summer of increased blood usage. Since July 4, red blood cell usage has been up over 14% compared to normal usage. While usage often increases in the...
September 29, 2022
UPDATE (10/6/2022): On Friday, Sept. 30, CBC shipped platelet products to Florida to help meet the blood needs of local patients. We will continue supporting blood centers impacted in Florida...
September 29, 2022
...Terrorism strongly urges eligible individuals in unaffected areas throughout the United States to schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment as soon as possible. These donations are essential to maintaining...
May 31, 2022
...members are urged to schedule a blood donation today and in the next week. DONATE BLOOD While all blood types are incredibly important, Type O negative blood is often used...
May 25, 2022
...supply but also providing aid to Ukraine. Local patients and those in Ukraine are relying on us to help meet their blood needs.” This campaign is a joint effort of...
January 19, 2022
...thank you for stepping up to ensure our loved ones, neighbors and friends have access to blood if they ever need it. You see, blood that is transfused to a...
October 1, 2021
...health checks that occur during the donor screening process (aka the finger prick). If your hemoglobin level is too low, you won’t be able to donate that day. (But you...
April 1, 2020
...I was losing a lot of blood in a hurry.” After hours of continual bleeding, it was discovered that a hematoma had developed in her lower abdomen, and that her...