News Items tag as: Canadian Blood Services

Demand for blood rising but donating not getting any easier in Thompson-Okanagan
May 28, 2024 - 7:00 AM

While the demand for lifesaving blood and blood products continues to rise, Canadian Blood Services has seen a steady decline in donations since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Staffing partly to blame for low blood supplies in Kamloops, Okanagan
August 31, 2022 - 7:30 AM

Staffing shortages that are hitting so many industries across the country are also making it harder for willing blood donors to make a donation.
Canadian Blood Services faces uphill battle to attract B.C. donors
August 26, 2022 - 7:30 AM

Canadian Blood Services has seen a steady decline in collections of blood, plasma and platelets since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and things got even worse this summer.
Canadian Blood Services donations increase in Kelowna, across the country
March 26, 2020 - 7:30 AM

Following their nation-wide call for blood donors during the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian Blood Services reports an increase in donations, including the Kelowna location.
Canadian Blood Services: donating blood 'continues to be safe' despite COVID-19
March 19, 2020 - 6:00 PM

While everyone is rightfully concerned about stopping the spread of coronavirus, one essential service has largely been ignored in the chaos — blood donations.
New campaign hopes to bring younger generations to region's blood donor clinics
August 22, 2016 - 1:05 PM

PENTICTON - Blood donations are on the decline in the world’s most developed countries, and Canada is no exception.
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News Items tag as: Canadian Blood Services

Demand for blood rising but donating not getting any easier in Thompson-Okanagan

Staffing partly to blame for low blood supplies in Kamloops, Okanagan

Canadian Blood Services faces uphill battle to attract B.C. donors

Canadian Blood Services donations increase in Kelowna, across the country

Canadian Blood Services: donating blood 'continues to be safe' despite COVID-19

New campaign hopes to bring younger generations to region's blood donor clinics

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