The American Red Cross has declared a blood crisis because of a shortage of donations. The Red Cross says donations are at a four year summer low. Kimberly Vosseteig, executive director of the American Red Cross of Eastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota, says there are places ready to accept your blood donation. The American…
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Blood supplies at the American Red Cross are so low that the Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis—just the second time the Red Cross has ever used the word crisis. Kimberly Vosseteig, executive director of the American Red Cross for Eastern North Dakota and Western Minnesota, talks about the shortage. Vosseteig has advice…
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The American Red Cross is currently seeking blood donations, and are encouraging people to donate their blood. American Red Cross Executive Director for Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota Kimberly Vosseteig says blood is always a need, and is an excellent way to give back to those in need. Vosseteig says your blood donation can…
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The American Red Cross Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota is currently seeking blood donation of all kinds. Red Cross Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota Executive Director Kimberly Vosseteig says the need for blood is highly needed right now, and she encourages people to donate as often as possible. Vosseteig says organizations like area…
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The American Red Cross is asking you to donate blood. Sue Thesenga with the Red Cross of Minnesota and the Dakotas says they’re offering an incentive for you to give blood. Thesenga also reminds you that every two seconds, someone needs blood. For more information on donating blood, or to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED…
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When you donate blood, do you ever wonder where that blood ends up? According to Kimberly Vosseteig of the American Red Cross says now you can find out. You can download the Red Cross’s blood donor app at http://RedCrossBlood.org
Brenda Coyer of the American Red Cross office in Fargo/Moorhead tells R&J News they’re looking for blood donors. And they’re even offering an incentive during February. If you’d like to donate blood and want to know where you can do that, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-REDCROSS. Coyer says they’re especially looking for people…
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January is National Blood Donor Month. The American Red Cross says the number of US blood donors is the lowest it’s been in 20 years. Jessica Howell, program manager in transfusion services for Essentia Health, gives one reason why donations are down this time of year. Howell says you shouldn’t donate blood if you’re not…
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As we get into the holiday season, the need for people to donate blood goes up. Lynette Nyman, regional communications manager for the American Red Cross in Minnesota and the Dakotas, tells us why. Nyman says scheduling a blood donation is easier than ever, thanks to the Red Cross blood donation app. The Ada Lions…
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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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