Blood Donation
Lethbridge blood services in need of donations
While it is still the season of giving, Canadian Blood Services officials say they are hoping more people will consider booking and keeping blood donation appointments before the new year. Continue reading
HIV testing and blood donation offered at Saskatoon art museum exhibit
A new art exhibit in Saskatoon’s Remai Modern art museum hopes to start a conversation around blood by offering HIV testing and blood donation. Continue reading
Newly renovated Edmonton blood donor clinic aims to enhance experience, increase donations
Part of the refurbishment project at the Edmonton blood donor clinic was to introduce the Donor Centre of the Future design concept — a national initiative that aims to enhance the donor experience. Continue reading
Drive to Save Lives campaign encourages Lethbridge residents to give blood
By Chris Chacon Digital Journalist
The Drive to Save Lives campaign is underway encouraging Lethbridge residents to give blood. Nearly 300 donations are needed by the end of the month to meet current demands. Continue reading
Blood donors asked to share their stories as officials seek to shore up supply
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Officials say blood demand often spikes in the summer, while donations drop off. Continue reading
Health Canada lowers blood donation abstinence period for men who have sex with men
The blood donation waiting period for men who have sex with men has been lowered to three months from a year, Canadian Blood Services says. Continue reading
‘They helped save my life’: Kingston man gives back to blood clinic
Brock Powell, 24, founded ‘Blood for Brock’ after being diagnosed with cancer and battling Von Willebrand disease since birth. Continue reading
Blood donation clinic honours fallen Halifax firefighter
Canadian Blood Services will be hosting the event for the rest of the week. Continue reading
Need for Okanagan blood donors
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Canadian Blood Services is asking blood donors in the Okanagan to book an appointment. Continue reading
Indigenous hockey coaches give blood in hopes of finding stem cell match for young Manitoba boy
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
Canadian Blood Services has partnered with Hockey Gives Blood for a month long stem cell campaign. Continue reading