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Karon and Leo Mertens, blood stem cell couriers for Be The Match, at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Posted inPublic Health

Fuquay-Varina couple carry blood stem cells across the U.S.

by Rachel Crumpler June 24, 2022June 24, 2022

By Rachel Crumpler Retired couple Karon and Leo Mertens, who live in Fuquay-Varina, are traveling more than they ever have. Since the beginning of 2020, they’ve gone on 48 trips, flying thousands of miles all over the United States. To Washington, Ohio, Texas and many more destinations.  But they are not taking personal vacations to […]

A man with brown hair donates blood in a hospital setting. He is pictured laying down with a white blanket covering him.
Posted inGender health

As a blood shortage unfolds in NC, many gay and bisexual men are still barred from donating

by Elizabeth Thompson June 29, 2021June 27, 2021
Normal blood cells (left) and the blood cells in Sickle cell disease, which do not flow through the circulatory system smoothly.
Posted inChildren's Health

More African-American Blood Donors Needed for Sickle-cell, Other Treatments

by Thomas Goldsmith June 18, 2018June 18, 2018
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Posted inFeatured, HOUSE Calls

Questions about blood donation, syphilis

by Correspondent February 28, 2012November 17, 2021

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