Platelets

• Canadian Blood Services seeing uptick in donations amid coronavirus pandemic

  Following a spell of cancellations as COVID-19 shutdowns first went into effect, Canadian Blood Services is now reporting a rise in donations.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2020
  
• Appeal for donors renewed as part of National Blood Donor Week

  In Hamilton, about 225 donors are needed each week, both new and current donors.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2017
  
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• Canadian Blood Services puts call out for more donors

  After a slump in blood donations across the country, Canadian Blood Services says it needs one more solid week in donations in order to reach its target.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2016
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• Donating blood especially crucial during long weekends

  "Platelets only last five days. Coming in during the long weekend is really important to ensure we always get platelets out to our patients"

  Apr 3, 2015