Fast Facts: What to Know Before You Donate Blood
Thinking about being a blood donor? Learn about the requirements for giving blood — and how you can help save a life
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Heading Into the Third Year of the Pandemic, the US Blood Supply Is at a 10-Year Low
In January 2022, the American Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood crisis
Blood Basics: What Happens After You Donate Blood and Why You Should Be Donating — Even During COVID-19
Consider giving blood to alleviate shortages caused by the pandemic
5 Ways to Make a Difference During Coronavirus
Feeling stressed about the pandemic? One of the best ways to cope is to help others.
This Resolution Could Save a Life
January is National Blood Donor Month because winter is a critical time for blood and platelet donations. Can you resolve to give blood this year?
Blood Donation and Transfusion
Donating blood is vital to replenishing our nation's blood supply and saving the lives of critically ill or injured patients in need of blood transfusions. Every year, nearly five million Americans need blood transfusions. READ MORE
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