Area blood banks like the Red Cross have been facing uncharacteristic blood shortages as of late. Interim Executive Director of the American Red Cross Serving Eastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota Dan Williams discusses this blood shortage and what’s caused it. Williams also explained just how big of an impact donating blood has on the…
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[FARGO, N.D., May 2, 2023] — The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help install 300 free smoke alarms for local families during a Sound the Alarm home fire safety event in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. “Sound the Alarm is a…
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The American Red Cross urgently needs help to replenish its low supply and meet the needs of patient care. Register now to donate at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heartwood Senior Living Community in…
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A Release from the American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakotas Region: The CDC predicts a serious spread of flu this year and is already reporting an early spike in cases in several states. When seasonal illnesses increase, the number of healthy blood donors tends to decrease. We need people to give now to help ensure…
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We spoke to Sue Thesenga, Regional Communications Manager of the American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakota Regions, regarding the need for blood donations, how to set up an appointment, what needs to be done prior to donating, where to donate blood in the Brainerd Lakes Area and more!
Thirty seven units of blood were donated at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s American Red Cross Blood Drive held at Heartwood on September 9. Thank you to the donors who took the time to give blood. Each blood donation can help save up to three lives. Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. The Red…
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The American Red Cross urgently needs help to replenish its low supply and meet the needs of patient care. Register now to donate at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s blood drive on Friday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heartwood Senior Living Community in Crosby. Appointments must be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross…
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[MINNEAPOLIS – July 27, 2022] — Just as most cars need to be refueled constantly, so does the nation’s blood supply. The American Red Cross has faced a concerning drop in blood and platelet donations this summer. Donors are needed to make an appointment to give in August to help prevent a blood shortage. The decline in…
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The Red Cross was in this morning with John Decker and Tim Klein to discuss all the the programs the Red Cross has to assist people affected by this years historic flooding in the Rainy River Basin Area.
Representatives from the Red Cross stopped in and talked about a Service Center being established at the Rainier Hall Today from 3:00 to 8:00 and Saturday from 10:00 until 5:00pm to offer assistance.