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Blood clinics taking place in Calgary as inventory declines
Canadian Blood Services is holding special blood donation clinics in Calgary before and after the upcoming August long weekend due to a decline in the national inventory this summer. Between 16,000 and...
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Zika virus new barrier for blood donations
The Zika virus has emerged as another challenge in keeping Canada’s blood donor numbers healthy, say those overseeing donations. It’s a reality that’s come as Canadian Blood Services (CBS) launches a...
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Breakenridge: There's nothing wrong with compensating plasma donors
There’s not yet even an application to open a pay-for-plasma clinic in Alberta, but the issue already appears to be reaching crisis levels. Never mind the fact that this practice has been ongoing for...
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Canadian Blood Services needs 200,000 donations by July, Calgarians asked to...
With added pressure on supply and no shortage of demand, Canadian Blood Services is looking to stockpile the stuff that’s normally best kept on the inside to get through the summer. Canadian Blood...
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Honoring the Donors
Canadian Blood Services honors some 180 people who have made a difference in people’s lives with blood donations.
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Canadian Blood Services ask Calgarians to donate before Labour Day
You might be finishing up the last bits of your work before Labour Day weekend, but the Canadian Blood Services need you to do one more thing before you’re free to relax: donate. The national blood...
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Canadian Blood Services urges Calgarians to give blood while giving thanks
With a “strong need” for donors to help replenish the national blood supply, Canadian Blood Services is urging Calgarians to do their part. CBS said the biggest need this Thanksgiving weekend is for O...
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Santa Claus, Canadian Pacific Railway answer call for blood donations
The jolly old elf and his helpers with Canadian Pacific Railway are rolling up their sleeves for Canadian Blood Services. Employees with CP and Santa Claus himself were at the Calgary blood donor...
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Breakenridge: Banning paid plasma donations is a big mistake by the NDP
Alberta Liberal Leader David Swann is far from the only person to raise concerns over the NDP’s Bill 3, but his declared opposition last week was significant. It’s one thing for the NDP to try and...
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Parker: Canadian Blood Services building new operations centre
Canadian Blood Services’ new operations facility under construction on Barlow Trail N.E. is designed to provide a modern work environment that offers hospitals and patients a secure and reliable blood...
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