Someone in the United States needs platelets every 15 seconds, according to the American Red Cross, and you have those in your body right now. If you’re looking for an easy way to help another person, ...

Bloodworks Northwest has opened the first donor center in Tacoma dedicated to donating platelets, a lifesaving blood ...

The American Red Cross is in urgent need of blood and platelets, with donors of all blood types required to help keep the ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - It’s the season of giving, and one Wisconsin couple holds true to that. Jerry & Kim Porter have been married for 29 years, and together they’ve helped save many lives over ...

The American Red Cross is urging Mainers to donate blood and platelets as donations decline and demand is expected to rise heading into the busy summer trauma season.

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 ...

“Obviously it’s helpful,” Drennan said, “and I get more reading done here than in my room.” Drennan was one of six donors who participated in the University’s first platelet drive on Friday. The ...

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Blood Center is asking for help since they are still dangerously low on blood donations, particularly platelets. These platelets are liquid gold running ...