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a person's eye view of a hand holding a bag of a blood donation. beyond, you can see her feet wearing sandals with painted toenails.
Posted inCharlotte Ledger

New incentives aim to move the needle on blood donations

by Charlotte Ledger December 19, 2022April 23, 2023

By Michelle Crouch Co-published with Charlotte Ledger Last month, my daughter Rosie got an urgent email from The Blood Connection, one of three organizations that collect blood in Charlotte. “BONUS $50!!! BLOOD DRIVE URGENT NEED!!” screamed the subject line. For a 16-year-old who is often short on cash, it was an enticing offer. A few […]

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, 2022September 27, 2022
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, 2021August 31, 2022
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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