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Severe Blood Shortage: Donors needed now to address delays in patient care
The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries...

NEIA Red Cross
Jun 15, 20212 min read
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Platelets add vital punches in the battle to knock out cancer
By Tiffany Crouse Every two weeks Amberley Proctor RN, BSN makes a life-saving platelet donation. Amberley is a Clinical Research Nurse...

NEIA Red Cross
Jun 10, 20212 min read
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Blood donations needed as cancer patients resume care after a challenging year
American Red Cross and American Cancer Society partner to help patients and encourage donors to Give Blood to Give Time The American Red...

NEIA Red Cross
Jun 1, 20212 min read
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Sometimes, Miracles do Happen
By Ashley Benedict Sometimes it can be hard to believe in miracles. Last October, Richard Baethke (70) of Riceville, Iowa, suffered an...

NEIA Red Cross
May 18, 20212 min read
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Does COVID-19 vaccination impact blood donation eligibility?
This spring as COVID-19 vaccines become more available and people resume some of their favorite activities, we have a reminder-- the need...

NEIA Red Cross
Apr 26, 20213 min read
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All in This Together: ISU Spring Drive
Auditoriums and performance centers have been vacant since the pandemic started a year ago, but the Iowa State University Blood Drive...

NEIA Red Cross
Mar 18, 20212 min read
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Welcome to Red Cross Month
Each year since 1943, the president of the United States has proclaimed that March is "Red Cross Month."

NEIA Red Cross
Mar 1, 20212 min read
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Martina McBride Joins Red Cross in Encouraging Blood Donation
The American Red Cross and country music star Martina McBride have joined together this holiday season to remind people to take care of...

NEIA Red Cross
Nov 19, 20203 min read
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