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 ...

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 ...

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 ...