Tag: American Red Cross
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Blood drive set for June 15 at Chamberlain University’s North Brunswick campus
Chamberlain University is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 15 at the North Brunswick campus, 630 Route 1. Learn more about the need for blood donations through a podcast with Dr. Karen Cox, president of Chamberlain University, and Dr. Linda Macintyre, chief nurse…
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Sourland Mountain Spirits triples staff to increase production of hand sanitizer
Sourland Mountain Spirits (SMS) has increased production of hand sanitizer to provide more personal protection against COVID-19 as businesses throughout the state gradually reopen. In late March, SMS transformed its craft spirits distillery into a small hand sanitizer factory that allowed the staff to use its prime ingredient – alcohol – to help protect first…
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Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber to honor four female professionals during virtual awards ceremony
The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber will hold its Women of Achievement awards ceremony virtually from 10-11 a.m. on June 18. Dr. Kemi Alli of the Henry J. Austin Health Center, Caryn Barnes of Langan Engineering, Judith Hutton of YWCA Princeton and Ana Montego of the American Red Cross are the 2020 honorees. Hutton is the…
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RWJBarnabas Health seeks donors of convalescent plasma for its program to treat COVID-19 patients
RWJBarnabas Health is seeking convalescent plasma donations from former patients and others who have fully recovered from COVID-19 for its convalescent plasma program. The blood plasma collected from people who have recovered from COVID-19 is used in the treatment of patients currently infected with the virus. The convalescent plasma is transfused into patients who match…
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Vital outreach and support continues for YMCA of Greater Monmouth County during pandemic
Despite having to close its doors due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, with locations in Freehold, Old Bridge and Red Bank, are continuing its vital outreach and support for the community. More than 150 donors filled all open appointments for blood drives for the American Red Cross to address…
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A pandemic that has impacted all aspects of life
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 is having a trickle down, chain reaction effect on all aspects of life. Emergency response Chief Robert Robinson of the North Brunswick First Aid and Rescue Squad said first responders may wear extra gowns, masks and gloves when responding – but they will respond. “We are always preparing for cases…
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Clara Barton School site receives two new flags
Bordentown residents who drive past the historic Clara Barton Schoolhouse may notice two new recent features at the site. As part of an initiative between the Bordertown Regional School District and the Bordertown Historical Society, the historic Clara Barton School received two new flags to be flown and were celebrated for the first time on…
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American Red Cross schedules blood drives across New Jersey
The American Red Cross has scheduled the following blood drives: * Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m., whole blood and platelet pheresis, American Red Cross Central New Jersey Blood Donation Center, 707 Alexander Road, Suite 701, Princeton *Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., whole blood and platelet pheresis,…
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American Red Cross to hold blood drive at Metuchen Library Jan. 30
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 2-7 p.m. on Jan. 30 at the Metuchen Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org, download the free American Red Cross Blood Donor app, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
