Blood Transfusion
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Blood on Board program expands to London, Ont.En-route transfusions significantly improve patients’ outcomes since they no longer need to wait until they are in the hospital to receive blood.HealthMay 1, 2024
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‘A bag of life:’ Ontario family hopes boy’s leukemia battle inspires blood donationsAt just two years old, Ezra Gulliver was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia – blood cancer, specifically in the bone marrow. His family says blood donors helped save his life.HealthJun 14, 2023
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Court intervenes after baby’s parents refuse ‘vaccinated blood’ transfusionThe New Zealand High Court has ruled that a six-month-old baby will be taken under the guardianship of health authorities so he can receive a life-saving operation.WorldDec 7, 2022
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Atlantic Canada gets new blood transfusion program for critical careLaunched on June 8, the EHS's new blood transfusion program allows patients to immediately recieve treatment.HealthJun 15, 2020
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University of Saskatchewan expanding pet blood donor program at vet collegeEmma Thomson and her dog Asha are part of the revamped pet blood donation program at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the U of S.CanadaAug 21, 2019
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Quebec coroner says Jehovah’s Witnesses died after giving birthOne of the women died in hospital near Quebec City after repeatedly refusing a blood transfusion.HealthNov 14, 2017
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Jehovah’s Witness who died after childbirth remembered in LavalA public memorial was held in Laval Saturday afternoon in honour of Eloïse Dupuis, who died from complications following childbirth in October.CanadaDec 3, 2016
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Kelowna woman ‘dependent’ on transfusions urges people to donate bloodThe 30-year-old woman says she enjoyed a healthy, active lifestyle until a routine blood test revealed some puzzling numbers.Mar 18, 2016
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