American Red Cross

March is the perfect time to give blood since March is Red Cross Month and the 60th Anniversary of the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region. “Chances are, wherever you live or wherever you go, you’re likely to encounter someone whose life has been...

Particular need for donors with type O-negative blood With this latest round of severe winter storms, the local American Red Cross has been unable to collect over 820 expected pints of blood over the course of the last three days. Over 20 blood...

Blood donors needed as winter weather continues to affect supply The American Red Cross is preparing to respond to the destructive winter storm that is bearing down on the country from just east of the Rocky Mountains to the coast of New England. The...

Red Cross urging public to give now The latest winter storm on the East Coast is causing more blood drive cancellations and the American Red Cross is urging people in all areas of the country to schedule a blood donation in the coming days. Earlier...

Red Cross urging public to give now The supply of type O negative blood at the local American Red Cross has dropped to critical levels in recent days, as winter weather has canceled blood drives and prevented potential donors from safely traveling to...

Blood donors can honor the enormous contributions African Americans have made to modern-day blood services by coming to give blood this February during Black History Month. From medical research to leadership, African Americans have played prominent...

Donors asked to give blood if eligible. This week’s winter storm has forced the cancellation of hundreds of American Red Cross blood drives along the eastern seaboard, causing a shortfall of more than 8,000 blood donations in the southeast and...

Public encouraged to honor blood donors by rolling up their sleeves Most every month has a holiday or special day of remembrance. But not every month honors the millions of people who volunteer to give the gift of life each year. “January is an...

Type O Negative Blood Needed Now As a result of the recent bad weather across our region, during this holiday season, the local blood collections have decreased. Type O negative blood is especially needed now. “Winter weather caused four blood...

Many New Year’s resolutions focus on breaking bad habits. Why not take up a positive habit instead? By resolving to donate blood or platelets in the coming year, you can help save the lives of the one out of 10 hospital patients who need blood for...