Bloodworks Northwest has opened the first donor center in Tacoma dedicated to donating platelets, a lifesaving blood ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Hoxworth Blood Center is urgently seeking platelet donors as storms across the country have heightened the demand for blood and blood products in the community and beyond. Dr.

As we move toward Memorial Day, the American Red Cross calls on people to schedule their blood or platelet donation ...

This post was updated Aug. 4 at 10:34 p.m. Luka Simunac met 17 of the donors who helped save his life at the Blood and Platelet Center’s annual donor appreciation luncheon July 17th. This day was the ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking the community's support in its fight against cancer by asking for blood platelet donations. Cancer patients, those with blood disorders and people ...

When donated blood is in low supply, platelets are even scarcer. These cell fragments, which are essential for blood clotting, have a short shelf life. Whereas whole blood can be refrigerated for up ...