Tag: blood drives
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Bloodlines: How the pandemic created a nationwide blood shortage
Amidst the coronavirus outbreak, a concurrent crisis related to blood shortages began to emerge as nationwide lockdowns were implemented. In efforts to mitigate the pandemic ‘s reach, the public stayed home as normalcy was delayed indefinitely. This resulted in several social, economic, and medical dilemmas. In addition to school and business closures, the virus not…
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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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Blood drives held during Red Cross Month
During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross will hold the following area blood drives: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 3 at Edison VFW Post 3117, 57 National Road, Edison 3-8 p.m. March 6, Edison Library, North Edison Branch, 777 Grove Ave., Edison 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10, Muslim Community…
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Three community blood drives will be held Metuchen
There will be three community blood drives held in Metuchen in December. The community blood drive sponsored by Neve Shalom will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at 250 Grove Ave. The two community blood drives sponsored by What’s the Scoop will be held from 1:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at What’s…