Lethbridge to get plasma collection site
Donating blood is going to be a little different next year, as Lethbridge will have a brand new collection centre just for plasma donations. Continue reading
Plasma Donation
Senator introducing bill to ban payments for blood donation
Sen. Pamela Wallin is introducing a bill to prohibit companies from paying Canadians for donating blood or plasma. Continue reading
Value of compensation paid to plasma donors increasing
In its first full year of operation in Saskatoon, Canadian Plasma Resources has paid out more than $400,000 in compensation gift cards to donors. Continue reading
Canadian Blood Services needs 150,000 donations by July 1
Canadian Blood Services is calling for 150,000 donations by July 1, which is needed to compensate for low supply and a shift in regular donors’ schedules during the summer. Continue reading
Edmonton platelet donor inspired by late sister reaches rare milestone
Canadian Blood Services promotes that with every donation, a life could be saved. In that case, one dedicated Edmonton donor has helped save hundreds upon hundreds. Continue reading
Pay for plasma: Calls for and against it from those affected
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Andrew Cumming said he was “gobsmacked” when he learned about Canadian Plasma Resources offering compensation for plasma donations. Continue reading
Pay for plasma: The economics behind paid and unpaid systems
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The debate over paid plasma can be complex, as is the conversation about what impact it could have on supply. Continue reading
Pay for plasma: The ethical debate
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Should Canadians receive money for a body part or a bodily fluid, such as plasma? Continue reading
Pay for plasma: How it works and where the feds, Alberta stand
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Right now, Canadians donate their blood and plasma voluntarily through the Canadian Blood Services – they do not receive money for it. Continue reading
Breakfast Buzz: Should we pay for plasma donations?
The federal NDP and Saskatchewan’s health minister are at odds about paying for plasma donations. How do you feel? Continue reading