North Central Blood Services

What to know before you go: Tips for a first-time blood donor

The American Red Cross recently launched the Missing Types campaign to raise awareness of the need for new blood donors – and those who haven’t given in a while – to donate and help ensure lifesavi…

» How to Donate

There are several types of donations you can make through Blood Assurance which will make an impact in your community<br>Whole blood donors are the lifeblood of our community!<br>Whole blood donation is the most common form of donating: whole blood is collected from the donor and taken to the laboratory where it is separated into specific components, such as red blood cells, platelets and plasma. Donors can provide a whole blood donation every 56 days (8 weeks). A whole blood donation takes…

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What You Need to Know About Blood Donation

If you’re interested in donating blood, it’s important to know who’s eligible, how to prepare, and more importantly, where to give.

Building a blood bank

Health Care Heroes: Blood Bank Expands Scope to Include Research, Wellness

It’s hard to argue with medical procedures that curtail the demand for blood. But consider what their advent means for blood banks.

Blood banks in need of donations, find upcoming blood drives

Become a donor for Blood Bank of Hawaii and save a life — or three

The Blood Bank is putting out an urgent call for donors, especially those with type-O blood.

Did the new Blood Bank cost too much?

LibGuides: Health & Medical Collection: About

The Health &amp; Medical Collection is a comprehensive medical information resource for researchers, students, faculty, and healthcare professionals.

Senior Health: Medical & Prevention

Discover recipes, home ideas, style inspiration and other ideas to try.

Blood banks seeing shortages of supplies, worst some have seen in decades

Are ‘walking blood banks’ coming to a field hospital near you?

Army medical planners are devising ways to ensure blood supplies are available closer to the front than ever before.

Alcohol and Health: Medical Findings for Health and Long Life

Alcohol and health is examined. Drinking in moderation is linked to better health and longevity than abstaining or drinking heavily. It's moderation

HEALTH & MEDICAL SPOTLIGHT: Things To Expect In Drug Rehab and Why It Works So Well |

Drug rehab is something that can be a daunting and embarrassing process. It can be hard to admit to others (and to yourself) that you have a problem with drugs. However, once you do, that is when you often receive total freedom and a new lease on life.

SSM Health Medical Minute: When is weight loss surgery appropriate?

For some people who struggle with weight, surgery is an option they may consider. Who is appropriate for surgery and what advances are there in the technology and options? Dan Gray talks with bariatric surgeon, Dr. Andrew Wheeler from SSM Health DePaul Hospital about what lifestyle changes need to be made for those who have the procedures and what options to consider if you think you may be a candidate.

High school students learn about health careers through Tower Health's Medical Explorers program

High school students got a glimpse at what practicing medicine is actually like at Reading Hospital.

Hear How We Helped Shepeard Community Blood Center

If you are an Augusta native, the name Shepeard Community Blood Center probably rings a bell<br>To quote their website<br>“Shepeard Community Blood Center is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit blood center. Our mission is to collect, process, and distribute blood and blood products. We are the contracted provider for 20 local hospitals and we partner with you, the local volunteer blood donor to fulfill our…

Now Blood Donors Can Get a Text When They Save Lives

What we can learn from a revolutionary way Sweden is getting people to blood banks

This Tool Helps You Find a Place to Donate Blood In Your Area

When a disaster occurs, you may want to donate blood to help out. While it may be more helpful to wait rather than donate immediately, you’ll need to know where your local blood bank is either way. This tool can help.