Tag: blood drive
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Spotswood VFW to hold blood drive on April 6, 20
The mission of New Jersey Blood Services is to provide an adequate blood supply to hospitals and their patients. They require 1,500 donations each day to treat patients ranging from trauma victims to newborn babies and their mothers to cancer patients. All type of donors are needed. Spotswood VFW 4589 will hold blood drives from…
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Emergency blood drive schedule for April 4 in Old Bridge
New Jersey Blood Services has been struggling to reach an adequate blood supply following a difficult and snowy winter. It is currently well below what is needed by area hospitals in New Jersey’s healthcare system. It requires 1,500 donations each day to treat patients ranging from trauma victims to newborn babies and their mothers to…
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Georges Road Baptist Church to hold blood drive March 26
Georges Road Baptist Church will hold a blood drive from 12:30-6:30 p.m. March 26 at the church, 440 Church Lane, North Brunswick. Appointments are suggested; visit https://nybc.org/newjerseydrive using sponsor code 71065 or call 800-933-2566. Eat and drink water prior, and bring a donor ID card or ID with name and photo. There is no waiting…
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Old Bridge Elks to hold blood drive March 30
New Jersey Blood Services currently has a 4.2-day supply of blood, which is well below what is needed by area hospitals. New Jersey’s healthcare system requires 1,500 donations each day to treat patients ranging from trauma victims to newborn babies and their mothers to cancer patients. Donors with Type O and Type B blood are…
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Spotswood VFW to hold blood drive March 16
The Spotswood VFW will hold a blood drive from 12:30-6:30 p.m. March 16 at the VFW post, 33 Daniel Road, Spotswood. Appointments are highly suggested. To make an appointment, visit nybc.org/newjerseydrive using sponsor code 13807, or call 800-933-2566. Walk ins will be accepted if space allows. The blood drive held at the VFW on March 10…
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Give blood in honor of Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month this February, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors, and especially those who have recovered from COVID-19, to give blood to honor the legacies of African Americans like Dr. Charles Drew and Dr. Jerome Holland. Drew, an African American surgeon, was the medical director of the first Red Cross blood…
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Donate blood during American Heart Month
New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, will hold blood drives during American Heart Month. Blood donations are needed for many types of patients including heart patients, cancer patients, trauma victims and many others. The Spotswood VFW 4589 will hold blood drives from 1-7 p.m. Feb. 3, 10 and 16 at…
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Red Cross urges blood donation to maintain supply amid pandemic
The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors, according to provided information. This year, the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an…
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Rowan College offers myriad programs promoting Black culture
Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) honors Black artists, leaders and community members. In recognition of Black History Month, the African American Cultural Committee offers a lineup of events, including film, history, fashion, music, food and open and thoughtful dialogue with the community. The “Just Mercy” movie screening will be offered all day on Feb.…