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There are several types of blood donations: whole blood, Power Red, platelet and plasma donations, according to the American Red Cross. As a result, there are different processes for donating blood.

In the wake of a truck attack that claimed 14 lives and injured dozens of others, people around New Orleans are lining up to donate blood and help victims of the tragedy. The horrific scene unfolded ...

With the blood supply falling to critically low levels, the American Red Cross of Georgia is hosting hundreds of blood donation drives throughout the state. Here’s a few answers to common questions ...

Starting on Aug. 28, 2023, anyone checking into donate blood at all Versiti Blood Center locations and blood drives will get a tablet with a new set of screening questions. “Everybody is being treated ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Be someone's superhero and donate blood! The WFMY News 2 annual Summer Blood Drive is happening Wednesday, July 24. Wes Hayes with the American Red Cross joined 2 Wants To Know to ...

FARGO — More people are now able to donate blood to the American Red Cross after recent changes to U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines. As of this week, the Red Cross updated the questions ...

What Is a RDW Blood Test? An RDW blood test – also known as a red blood cell distribution width blood test – is a measure of the difference in your red blood cells’ size and volume. RDW is one part of ...

Doctors use blood patch procedures to treat spinal headaches, rare events that may happen after epidurals or other medical procedures involving the spine. In a blood patch your own blood is injected ...

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