The free test, which shows blood sugar levels and diabetes risk, is available to American Red Cross donors throughout March.

The American Red Cross will conduct free A1C testing this month. A release states everyone who successfully donates blood, platelets or plasma will receive the free test. The A1C test provides an ...

The American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover from a severe blood shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or […] ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Blood Center is asking for help since they are still dangerously low on blood donations, particularly platelets. These platelets are liquid gold running ...

The American Red Cross is highlighting the ongoing need for blood and platelet donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall. Eligible individuals - especially those with type O blood and those giving ...

Some teenagers dream of getting a driver's license, buying a cheap car and spending late nights out with friends. But when he was young, Ryan Dolce hoped to one day give blood. At the time, the now-30 ...

The snowstorm caused more cancellations at local blood donation drives and centers, at a loss of about 1,000 blood and platelet donations.

Dear Dr. Roach: My brother has low blood platelets and anemia. He will be 73 this year and has had three back surgeries. What causes low blood platelets? Can anything be done to raise platelet count?

BUFFALO, N.Y. — When Nancy Chu isn't busy saving rescue dogs, she's busy helping to save lives by donating blood at ConnectLife. She's a regular at the donation center, and her totals are pretty ...

A nationwide blood shortage is impacting Tulsa patients like Shagah Zakerion, a cancer patient who relies on regular transfusions and is now urging more people to donate.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — There are a variety of ways WNYers can help patients at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. In addition to donating to the Ride For Roswell, folks can donate blood platelets to ...