Tag: New Jersey Blood Services
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Monmouth County News Briefs, May 25
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of the team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary, according to a…
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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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Blood drive on Dec. 28 is in memory of Old Bridge elementary school teacher
New Jersey Blood Service/New York Blood Center (NYBC) will hold a blood drive in memory of Jessica Uveges LoNigro from 1-7 p.m. Dec. 28 at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 133 Amboy Road, Matawan. LoNigro, who passed away from lupus, was a teacher at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School in Old Bridge. LoNigro relied on blood…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Oct. 13
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of the team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background is necessary to become…
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Spotswood VFW holds blood drive that contributes top collection
SPOTSWOOD – The Spotswood VFW held a blood drive that became one of the top five days for collection at the site. VFW Post 4589 opened its doors from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 23. The event collected 61 units (pints) of blood, according to information provided by Lynne Ross, account manager for New Jersey…
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Blood drive set for April 14 at Brunswick Square Mall
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. The Brunswick Square Mall will host a blood…
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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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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…