Red Cross
Give blood or platelets: free A1C testing on successful donations until March 31
ST. LOUIS, MO — This March, the American Red Cross urges donors to help donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply steady…
Read MoreBoost the blood supply: Red Cross offers free A1C testing as 1 in 5 donors have levels in prediabetic or diabetic range
ST. LOUIS — The American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover from a severe blood shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets in March. As a thank-you for helping save lives, successful donations will receive free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for…
Read MoreRed Cross: 20K donations uncollected due to winter storms, give blood or platelets now
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Feb. 3-28: ST. LOUIS—The American Red Cross urges people to take action now to help offset the severe impact of recent winter storms on efforts to rebuild the blood supply during an ongoing blood shortage. Donors of all blood types are asked to make a blood or platelet donation appointment as…
Read MoreSevere blood shortage: Red Cross blood supply drops 35%
By Tribune Staff • ST. LOUIS, MO — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for…
Read MoreSevere blood shortage: Red Cross blood supply drops 35%
Donors urged to make an appointment to give blood and platelets amid growing flu, winter weather impact ST. LOUIS, MO — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to…
Read MoreRed Cross urges holiday cooking, decorating safety to prevent home fires
By Tribune Staff ST. LOUIS — Home fires increase significantly during the holiday months, often sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations. The American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis urges everyone to take simple steps to stay safe while celebrating – from keeping a close eye on what’s cooking to checking holiday…
Read MoreRed Cross: blood or platelet donation appointments needed now
$20 in e-gift cards, A1C testing for coming to give in weeks ahead ST. LOUIS — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help curb a drop in donor turnout this fall. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are asked to book a time to donate…
Read MoreHelp fill the need, donate blood at annual KMOX Blood Drive
By Tribune Staff ST. LOUIS – Routines are changing – shifts in calendars and activities, like the return of school, kickoff of fall sports and final summer vacations, may be top of mind right now. At the same time, donation appointments have started to decrease in late summer. The American Red Cross, in partnership with…
Read MoreMaintain healthy blood supply, celebrate wellness by giving blood or platelets in August
Free A1C screening, $15 e-gift card for coming to give • ST. LOUIS — During National Wellness Month, the American Red Cross encourages people to prioritize their personal health and well-being while helping to save lives with a blood or platelet donation. Donors of all blood types – especially those with type O positive or…
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