Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Platelet donations play a critical role in saving lives – the need is great MURRAY, Utah (ABC4 Utah) – The American Red Cross is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Because of the recent winter weather, blood and platelet donations have dropped dramatically, ...

(WFSB) - There’s an urgent need for blood and platelet donations in Connecticut, especially from Type O donors. Experts say the supply falls to critical levels every winter, and clearing the shortage ...

This video is no longer available. Richard Martin started donating whole blood with the Red Cross and then switched to Inova when he was asked to consider a different type of donation in 1982. His ...

TEXARKANA -- Recent winter weather has created an immediate blood and platelet shortage that is affecting local hospitals. Weather-related donor center closures and canceled blood drives have sharply ...

John Nanni almost died when he was 54, and that’s led to a routine of donating blood platelets about twice a month for the past 19 years. During a health exam in 2006, doctors discovered blockages in ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking the community's support in its fight against cancer by asking for blood platelet donations. Cancer patients, those with blood disorders and people ...

MURRAY, Utah (ABC4 Utah) – The American Red Cross is highlighting the lifesaving importance of platelet donations this fall with another fun PEANUTS promotion. These donations are especially vital for ...