Blood Donations

• Paying for blood and plasma in Alberta? Bill allowing it passes in the legislature

  A private member's bill that will allow private companies to pay Albertans for their blood and plasma has passed three readings in the Alberta legislature.

  Health

  Nov 17, 2020
• Guelph blood clinic extending hours as need grows ahead of long weekend

  The Canadian Blood Service is calling on all donors in Guelph to book an appointment before the upcoming Labour Day long weekend.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2020
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• UCP MLA’s private member’s bill aims to lift Alberta’s ban on private sale of blood products

  A private member's bill set to be tabled in the legislature is aiming to repeal Alberta's ban on the private sale and purchase of blood products.

  Health

  Jun 18, 2020
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• Canadian Blood Services in Regina seeks to fill 500+ appointments by the end of June

  Canadian Blood Service in Regina says it is looking to fill more than 500 open appointments by the end of June.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2020
• Canadian Blood Services needs donors amid coronavirus pandemic

  While there was a spike in blood donations when the COVID-19 pandemic started, there has been a recent drop-off despite the ongoing need.

  Health

  May 14, 2020
• Brazil’s Supreme Court overturns rules limiting gay men from donating blood

  The Supreme Court said the ban was unconstitutional as it imposed restrictions on gay and bisexual men.

  World

  May 9, 2020
• Blood donations meeting demand in Saskatchewan after brief drop-off: Canadian Blood Services

  The outbreak initially caused concern that blood donations would drop to dangerous levels, leading to a nation-wide call from Canadian Blood Services.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2020
• Coronavirus: Canadian Blood Services in Kelowna, B.C. still need donations

  "There are patients in hospitals in need every day and so we are one of those services that people continue to need in spite of events such as COVID-19."

  Mar 31, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Canadians give ‘tremendous’ response to call for blood donors

  Canadians have been coming forward in large numbers to donate blood after Canadian Blood Services warned of a possible shortage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2020
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• Not self-isolating? Donate blood instead, P.E.I. chief public health officer says

  'The national supply of blood donation is very important, especially in a time when current events may impact inventory,' said Dr. Heather Morrison Friday.

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2020