Tag: New York Blood Center
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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 scheduled for Dec. 29 at South Brunswick Library
South Brunswick High School Students for Public Health will hold a blood drive from 1-7 p.m. Dec. 29 at the South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. All donors will receive $10 Tango e-gift cards that can be redeemed at hundreds of retailers. Sign up at nybc.org/njdrive using sponsor code…
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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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Blood drive July 15 in East Brunswick
A blood drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 15 at the Brunswick Square Mall, 755 Route 18, East Brunswick, in the center court near the food court. Appointments recommended. For an appointment, visit nybc.org/newjerseydrive using sponsor code 61483 or call 800-933-2566. Walk-ins accommodated if space allows. Remember to eat, drink and…
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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 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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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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Blood drives scheduled for Jan. 15, 26
January is National Blood Donor Month. A blood drive will be held from 1-7 p.m. Jan. 15 at Georges Road Baptist Church, 440 Church Lane, North Brunswick. All donors will receive a pair of festive socks. Visit https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/sponsor_code and use sponsor code 70165; or call 800-933-2566. Another blood drive is scheduled for 1-7 p.m. Jan.…