Because of the recent winter weather, blood and platelet donations have dropped dramatically, creating a strain on LifeShare ...

Weather-related donor center closures and canceled blood drives have sharply reduced collections at LifeShare Blood Center, ...

But need doesn’t run on a seasonal calendar. One of the most critical, and overlooked, is the need for blood and blood ...

When it comes to cancer treatment, donating blood may not be the first thing that comes to mind "So I was like, 'OK, so basically it was going to save my life,'" said Myel Bowers-Smith. Bowers Smith ...

Platelets form clots to help people stop bleeding when they get a cut or scrape, and the body constantly needs to make new ones. Joining Jackie Kostek are Nuvia Orellana of Vitalent Blood Donation’s ...

Recent winter weather across the region has significantly impacted blood and platelet collections, putting a strain on ...

Some teenagers dream of getting a driver's license, buying a cheap car and spending late nights out with friends. But when he was young, Ryan Dolce hoped to one day give blood. At the time, the now-30 ...

Donor centers were closed as ice and subfreezing temperatures plagued north Louisiana.

Whether you are donating blood for the first time or are a repeat donor, every donation matters and makes an enormous ...

Craig Miller made his 800th platelet donation this week, marking 50 years of giving. As winter weather impacts blood donation numbers, the Community Blood Center urges more donors to step up and help ...