Drizzle Fog/Mist 45°
Tag:

Blood donation

News
COVID-19: NY Facing Blood Emergency As Delta Variant Concerns Cause Donations To Drop COVID-19: NY Facing Blood Emergency As Delta Variant Concerns Cause Donations To Drop
Covid-19: NY Facing Blood Emergency As Delta Variant Concerns Cause Donations To Drop A blood bank in New York announced a blood emergency as concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant have led to fewer drives and drop-in donations. The New York Blood Center said on Monday, Aug. 23 that in recent weeks, the Type O blood supply has dropped from a supply of five days to between two and three days and between one to two days. The non-profit warned that this could be a sign that a more severe shortage could come in the weeks ahead, adding that the delta variant has halted recovery from a chronic blood shortage throughout the pandemic. “We are deeply worried by the …

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Blood Drives To Be Held In NY In Effort To Save 4-Year-Old Boy With Leukemia Blood Drives To Be Held In NY In Effort To Save 4-Year-Old Boy With Leukemia
Blood Drives To Be Held In NY In Effort To Save 4-Year-Old Boy With Leukemia A number of blood drives are being held in the area this month in the hope of saving a Long Island 4-year-old with leukemia.  Nassau County resident Ayden Paredes, of Glen Cove, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia on Feb. 7 of 2021, according to Mark Paredes, Ayden's father.  Ayden has been receiving chemotherapy treatments and blood transfusions since then, but doctors are now saying he needs a blood stem cell/bone marrow transplant to save his life, Mark said. Mark said his son enjoys watching YouTube, playing video games, and also going to the beach and the park. …

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote
News
Blood Drive At County Center Due To 'Critical Shortage' In Westchester Blood Drive At County Center Due To 'Critical Shortage' In Westchester
Blood Drive At County Center Due To 'Critical Shortage' In Westchester There is a critical blood shortage in Westchester. Hospitals and patients are in need of blood donations.  Ir's not too late to show up for a Monday, June 11 blood drive at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Walk-in donors are welcome until 4 p.m. at 198 Central Ave. For details about donating now or later this month, click here.  To schedule an appointment call 1-800-933-2566. Please bring I.D. with photo or signature. 

SHARE

by Jon Craig