If you’re looking for a way to help others while also benefiting your own well-being, consider giving blood. It’s relatively quick, usually painless, and can truly save lives. Every two seconds, ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Giving blood can seem like a mundane task, but the process is anything but ordinary. In an exclusive story, our team followed a donation of platelets from a donor's arm to ...

The free test, which shows blood sugar levels and diabetes risk, is available to American Red Cross donors throughout March.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - An Indiana man has been named the donor of the week at Hoxworth Blood Center for his dedication to platelet donation. Keith Combs and his wife have been donating platelets for ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Every year during the holiday season, the American Red Cross depends on the generosity of donors to give platelets as a show of gratitude to offer hope for families in need and make a ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - As the season of giving approaches, blood donation centers are urging individuals to roll up their sleeves and donate blood or platelets to meet a critical need. Amy McAlpin, a ...

Blood donation saves lives and is safe for most healthy adults. You can donate whole blood every 8 weeks, platelets weekly, plasma every 4 weeks, and double red blood cells every 4 months. Waiting the ...

The donated blood on the shelves is what is utilized in an emergency, so the dedication to donating regularly is vital for patients getting the blood they need,” she said. “Gene’s donations alone ...