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The federal Food and Drug Administration is considering further easing restrictions on blood donations by gay and bisexual men, a long criticized policy that first went into effect during the start of the AIDs pandemic, to focus instead on an individual risk of transmitting HIV....
The change would come as the country faces a continuing national blood shortage brought about by...

There is an urgent need for blood donations in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The American Red Cross is one organization asking people to donate blood. “It’s important to keep the flow of blood going in the directions that it’s needed,” said Richard Branigan with American Red Cross of Connecticut. The American Red Cross has already sent several hundred...

By profession, Geanna Jarosz helps fill pints of beer. Now though, she wants to collect pints of blood. Jarosz, who is Hartford Hog River Brewery’s events director is planning a blood drive for November. She wants to help create awareness about a growing need for more Black blood donors and is hoping to broaden the donor base by holding...

While there is a universal need for blood donors, some say there is a need for a more diverse blood-donor base.

Amid a pandemic-fueled “blood crisis” with not enough donated blood to go around, LGBTQ advocates and Congress are calling for the FDA to reconsider its current policy that bars gay and bisexual men from donating blood if they’ve been sexually active in the past three months. Sarah Kate Ellis, president of GLAAD, an advocacy group, explains what the organization wrote...

According to the Red Cross, blood donations typically decline between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. The recent low blood donor turnout has resulted in the American Red Cross having its lowest blood supply in more than a decade during this time of year.

The American Red Cross is heading into the holiday season with the lowest blood supply in more than a decade and now the organization is calling for anyone who is eligible to donate.

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The Red Cross says there’s been a recent dip in blood donations and they’re wondering if it’s because people are getting vaccinated against coronavirus. They say you don’t have to wait to donate.

Blood banks nationwide are in a precarious position this January, which is also National Blood Donor Month. What was typically a tough season for donations between the holidays and inclement winter weather is now compounded by the pandemic. That’s especially true in some of the hardest hit areas, like Southern California.

The FDA launched a study that could lead to the removal of restrictions on blood donations by gay and bisexual men. Jason Cianciotto of the Gay Men’s Health Crisis joined LX News to talk about the first-of-its-kind study and why blood donation policies should be based on science, not stigma.

Join us to help to grant Christmas wishes for Connecticut kids and families, supply food to the hungry or give the gift of life by donating blood! As this challenging year comes to a close, you can make a difference!

The Department of Defense shared the preliminary results of “Operation Blood Rain,” which aims to see if blood supplies can be air dropped into war zones.

The American Red Cross said there is a critical need for blood during the pandemic and tomorrow, the Red Cross is holding its annual blood drive by appointment

As the country continues to grapple with the spread of COVID-19, the American Red Cross is counting on the public to provide blood donations. In Southington, donors came out to offer both their blood and support to those who need it. Currently, the American Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage. Blood donations are essential for cancer patients, accident victims…

As the country continues to grapple with the spread of COVID-19, the American Red Cross is counting on the public to provide blood donations.

The American Red Cross is calling on the public to help with blood donations after several annual blood drives were canceled due to COVID-19. The group said they usually have 14-17 blood drives a day in Connecticut. But, the number has been cut in half and is the key reason why they’re looking to the public for help. “The...

LGBTQ advocates are calling on the U.S. government to allow gay and bisexual men to give lifesaving blood without restriction to address donation shortages amid the global outbreak of COVID-19, NBC News reports.