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Local Red Cross Chapter Pleads For Blood Donations

Local Red Cross Chapter Pleads For Blood Donations

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The local chapter of the American Red Cross is pleading for blood donations. Sarah Martin with the Utah Red Cross tells they’re “significantly short right now.” Since the organization shares supplies across the country, the shortage is felt everywhere. The Red Cross says they’re short […]

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American Red Cross Utah Urging Residents To Donate Blood

American Red Cross Utah Urging Residents To Donate Blood

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The American Red Cross of Utah is calling on residents to donate blood as the organization experiences a nationwide shortage. Red Cross officials say the under supply in blood donors led to a shortfall of about 30 thousand donations in August. The weather-related disasters including […]

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Blood Donation Restrictions Based On Sexual Orientation Eased

Blood Donation Restrictions Based On Sexual Orientation Eased

(Salt Lake City, UT) — ARUP Blood Services will be the first in Utah to implement new guidelines after the FDA eased blood donation restrictions. Officials say the blood donation restrictions have been loosened to be inclusive to all sexual orientations. The ARUP director said questions regarding sexual history have […]

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