#blooddonation — Public Fediverse posts

Perpetual Need: Blood Supply Remains Perilously Low Amidst Routine Crises

Why is the US blood supply low in September 2026? Learn how the constant need for donations affects hospital patients and how you can help save lives today.

#blooddonation, #savealife, #redcross, #healthnews, #donateblood

https://newsletter.tf/us-blood-supply-shortage-september-2026/

Hospitals in the US need more blood donors right now. One donation can save three lives, which is vital for patients needing surgery or cancer treatment.

#blooddonation, #savealife, #redcross, #healthnews, #donateblood
https://newsletter.tf/us-blood-supply-shortage-september-2026/

https://www.europesays.com/africa/223194/ Kenya does not export blood products, CS Duale clarifies #BloodDonation #BloodExport #Kenya #OrganTrafficking

A big day for me today.

It's my presentation ceremony this afternoon for my 100 blood donation credits. It's taken me 30+ years to reach this milestone, and on the day I took my first needle I saw it in the distance thinking "I'll never do 100!" and yet I now have an 8 bit "legend of Zelda" style tattoo just below my usual donation point to commemorate the event (which actually happened last May)

I suspect there will be photos.

🩸🅾️➖ Neo

#blood #blooddonation #blooddonor

New Leadership Appointed to New Zealand Blood and Organ Service Board https://www.byteseu.com/?p=1978725 #BloodDonation #BOARDAPPOINTMENTS #HealthcareGovernance #MedicalSupplyChain #NewZealand #NewZealandHealthSystem #NZBOS #OrganDonation #PlasmaDemand #PublicHealthInfrastructure #SimeonBrown

🇮🇹 "Mettiti in gioco, dona il sangue"

🇬🇧 "Get in the game, donate the blood"

#mastobici ⁨⁨⁨⁨⁨#biketoeverywhere⁩⁩⁩⁩⁩ ⁨⁨⁨⁨⁨#cycling⁩⁩⁩⁩⁩ ⁨⁨⁨⁨⁨#bicycle⁩⁩⁩⁩⁩ ⁨⁨⁨⁨⁨#bicicletta⁩⁩⁩⁩⁩ ⁨⁨⁨⁨⁨#biketooter⁩⁩⁩⁩⁩ ⁨⁨⁨⁨⁨#bikecommuting⁩⁩⁩⁩⁩ ⁨⁨⁨⁨⁨#bici⁩⁩⁩⁩⁩ ⁨⁨⁨⁨⁨#fedibikes #donazioneSangue #blooddonation

Because everything: here's a reminder that you can still do good in the world:

#BloodDonation #BloodDonor

https://herhandsmyhands.wordpress.com/2026/03/17/you-could-save-lives-regularly/

Donating! 🩸 If you can, please do, too!

#BloodDonation #sanquin

Last year, Alameda Health System blood drives collected more than 225 units of blood from community donors and staff members. Those donations helped save up to 672 lives. Join Alameda Health System on March 27 at Alameda Hospital to participate in the next drive. https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/healthy-alameda-give-blood-save-lives/

#alameda #BloodDonation #BloodDrive #HealthyAlameda

Donated 3 units of platelets today at Stanford's Blood Center. They are probably already on their way to a human who needs them over the next day or two.

Usually it's 2 units unless they have a need. The 3rd unit adds about 20-30 min overall to the collection time.

Donate if you can. #blooddonation #donateblood #platelets

Donated 3 units of platelets today at Stanford's Blood Center. They are probably already on their way to a human who needs them over the next day or two.

Usually it's 2 units unless they have a need. The 3rd unit adds about 20-30 min overall to the collection time.

Donate if you can. #blooddonation #donateblood #platelets

Donated 3 units of platelets today at Stanford's Blood Center. They are probably already on their way to a human who needs them over the next day or two.

Usually it's 2 units unless they have a need. The 3rd unit adds about 20-30 min overall to the collection time.

Donate if you can. #blooddonation #donateblood #platelets

Donated 3 units of platelets today at Stanford's Blood Center. They are probably already on their way to a human who needs them over the next day or two.

Usually it's 2 units unless they have a need. The 3rd unit adds about 20-30 min overall to the collection time.

Donate if you can. #blooddonation #donateblood #platelets

Can women donate blood during periods? Medical experts explain https://english.mathrubhumi.com/lifestyle/women/donate-blood-periods-myths-doctors-ybga0d84?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #BloodDonation #WomenHealth #MenstruationFacts #HealthMyths

Can women donate blood during periods? Medical experts explain https://english.mathrubhumi.com/lifestyle/women/donate-blood-periods-myths-doctors-ybga0d84?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #BloodDonation #WomenHealth #MenstruationFacts #HealthMyths

Can women donate blood during periods? Medical experts explain https://english.mathrubhumi.com/lifestyle/women/donate-blood-periods-myths-doctors-ybga0d84?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #BloodDonation #WomenHealth #MenstruationFacts #HealthMyths

Can women donate blood during periods? Medical experts explain https://english.mathrubhumi.com/lifestyle/women/donate-blood-periods-myths-doctors-ybga0d84?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #BloodDonation #WomenHealth #MenstruationFacts #HealthMyths

@LisaWesterveld

Vandaag leer ik dat we dat in Nederland volledig vrijwillig / onbetaald doen. Interessant!

https://www.sanquin.nl/donors/over-doneren/praktische-informatie-voor-donors/vergoeding

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_donation#Donator's_incentive_and_deterrence

"""
In the developed world, most blood donors are unpaid volunteers [..]. In [..] the United Kingdom, it is illegal to receive compensation [..] for [..] blood or other human tissues.
"""

Except the United States, where donors "are still paid [..] between $25 and $50 per donation."

#TodayILearned #TIL #donateblood #blooddonation

@LisaWesterveld

Vandaag leer ik dat we dat in Nederland volledig vrijwillig / onbetaald doen. Interessant!

https://www.sanquin.nl/donors/over-doneren/praktische-informatie-voor-donors/vergoeding

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_donation#Donator's_incentive_and_deterrence

"""
In the developed world, most blood donors are unpaid volunteers [..]. In [..] the United Kingdom, it is illegal to receive compensation [..] for [..] blood or other human tissues.
"""

Except the United States, where donors "are still paid [..] between $25 and $50 per donation."

#TodayILearned #TIL #donateblood #blooddonation

@LisaWesterveld

Vandaag leer ik dat we dat in Nederland volledig vrijwillig / onbetaald doen. Interessant!

https://www.sanquin.nl/donors/over-doneren/praktische-informatie-voor-donors/vergoeding

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_donation#Donator's_incentive_and_deterrence

"""
In the developed world, most blood donors are unpaid volunteers [..]. In [..] the United Kingdom, it is illegal to receive compensation [..] for [..] blood or other human tissues.
"""

Except the United States, where donors "are still paid [..] between $25 and $50 per donation."

#TodayILearned #TIL #donateblood #blooddonation

@LisaWesterveld

Vandaag leer ik dat we dat in Nederland volledig vrijwillig / onbetaald doen. Interessant!

https://www.sanquin.nl/donors/over-doneren/praktische-informatie-voor-donors/vergoeding

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_donation#Donator's_incentive_and_deterrence

"""
In the developed world, most blood donors are unpaid volunteers [..]. In [..] the United Kingdom, it is illegal to receive compensation [..] for [..] blood or other human tissues.
"""

Except the United States, where donors "are still paid [..] between $25 and $50 per donation."

#TodayILearned #TIL #donateblood #blooddonation

@LisaWesterveld

Vandaag leer ik dat we dat in Nederland volledig vrijwillig / onbetaald doen. Interessant!

https://www.sanquin.nl/donors/over-doneren/praktische-informatie-voor-donors/vergoeding

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_donation#Donator's_incentive_and_deterrence

"""
In the developed world, most blood donors are unpaid volunteers [..]. In [..] the United Kingdom, it is illegal to receive compensation [..] for [..] blood or other human tissues.
"""

Except the United States, where donors "are still paid [..] between $25 and $50 per donation."

#TodayILearned #TIL #donateblood #blooddonation

Are you eligible to donate blood? Check if you meet the age, health, and medical criteria doctors say are crucial before you step in to save a life. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/lifestyle/health/blood-donation-eligibility-health-lifestyle-rgmpr2li?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #BloodDonation #HealthAwareness #SaveLives #MedicalExplainer

Had a routine blood donation where I get blood pulled out, spun around, platelets collected, and the leftovers returned to me. Otherwise known as a platelet donation. At one of Stanford Blood Center's locations.

Usually it's a 2 unit donation, but they asked if I had time for a third unit. Sure!

Lifetime donation #233 in the bags, and 13th for this year. My platelets will probably be put to use for a surgery or chemo patient in days, perhaps tomorrow.

#donateblood #stanford #blooddonation

Had a routine blood donation where I get blood pulled out, spun around, platelets collected, and the leftovers returned to me. Otherwise known as a platelet donation. At one of Stanford Blood Center's locations.

Usually it's a 2 unit donation, but they asked if I had time for a third unit. Sure!

Lifetime donation #233 in the bags, and 13th for this year. My platelets will probably be put to use for a surgery or chemo patient in days, perhaps tomorrow.

#donateblood #stanford #blooddonation

Had a routine blood donation where I get blood pulled out, spun around, platelets collected, and the leftovers returned to me. Otherwise known as a platelet donation. At one of Stanford Blood Center's locations.

Usually it's a 2 unit donation, but they asked if I had time for a third unit. Sure!

Lifetime donation #233 in the bags, and 13th for this year. My platelets will probably be put to use for a surgery or chemo patient in days, perhaps tomorrow.

#donateblood #stanford #blooddonation

Had a routine blood donation where I get blood pulled out, spun around, platelets collected, and the leftovers returned to me. Otherwise known as a platelet donation. At one of Stanford Blood Center's locations.

Usually it's a 2 unit donation, but they asked if I had time for a third unit. Sure!

Lifetime donation #233 in the bags, and 13th for this year. My platelets will probably be put to use for a surgery or chemo patient in days, perhaps tomorrow.

#donateblood #stanford #blooddonation

My first and last blood donation this year. Good I found IMA in Thrissur. And finally double digits. #blooddonation #blooddonations

https://thejeshgn.com/dna/blood-donation-log/

#blutspende #blutspendenrettetleben #blutspendebayern #blooddonation #dondusang

... und wenn dann der Arzt noch sagt, "120 zu 80, Sie haben einen Blutdruck wie eine 18 jährige!", hat sich das Ganze doppelt gelohnt. 😂

I donated about 2 hours and gave 2 units of #platelets out of my blood yesterday during a routine #blooddonation at #standordbloodcenter again. It was my 230th all time donation and 9th donation of the year.

Started to read _The Flipside_ by Michelle "Mace" Curran. She was an Air Force F16 and Thunderbird pilot (the PR/demo team). Fascinating read - she overcame a ton of crap.

पीएम मोदी के 75वें जन्मदिन पर दिल्ली सरकार ने किया रक्तदान, 75 नई योजनाओं की सौगात।

https://aliyesha.com/sub/articles/news/display/nd_pm_modi_birthday_blood_donation_delhi_cm

#newdelhi #delhi #india #news #press #politics #PMModiBirthday #BJPGovernment #cmrekhagupta #blooddonation #publicservice #HealthForAll

Enjoy tracker free reading with us. #privacy #privacymatters

Orioles partner with Red Cross for sickle cell blood drive at HBCU Night https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/320881/ #AmericanRedCross #Baltimore #BaltimoreBaseball #BaltimoreOrioles #BaltimoreOrioles #Baseball #BloodDonation #BloodDrive #BloodTransfusion #CommunityOutreach #GeneticDisease #HBCUNight #HealthAwareness #MLB #Orioles

Orioles partner with Red Cross for sickle cell blood drive at HBCU Night https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/320881/ #AmericanRedCross #Baltimore #BaltimoreBaseball #BaltimoreOrioles #BaltimoreOrioles #Baseball #BloodDonation #BloodDrive #BloodTransfusion #CommunityOutreach #GeneticDisease #HBCUNight #HealthAwareness #MLB #Orioles

BLOOD DONOR APPEAL: O negative, B negative & black heritage donors needed in #Birmingham

READ: https://bvoices.uk/4pn1MeG

#blooddonor #blooddonation #blood #sicklecell

I was considering become a #blood donor. This is what Canadian Blood Services wanted me to agree to "Reliance on any information provided by Canadian Blood Services appearing on or provided in relation to this Site is solely at your own risk." So, I can't trust that safeguards promised for me as a donor on their site will be honoured. I decided not to donate blood.

#BloodDonation #BloodDonor #CanadianBloodServices

America’s Blood Centers Honors HOSA-Future Health https://www.byteseu.com/1140893/ #America’sBloodCenters #BloodDonation #CommunityService #Health #HealthcareEducation #hosa #MedicalVolunteering #StudentAchievement #StudentLeadership

Ah, the magical Gwada Negative! 🌟 Because what the world really needed was another obscure blood type to complicate donor lists. 🩸 But first, please solve this riddle: how to enable cookies and JavaScript? 🍪🔧
https://entrevue.fr/en/un-groupe-sanguin-inedit-decouvert-en-france-gwada-negatif-une-exception-mondiale/ #GwadaNegative #ObscureBloodType #BloodDonation #TechRiddles #JavaScriptCookies #HackerNews #ngated

14 June 2025 is World Blood Donor Day.

"Blood donation is a collective effort and a powerful act of solidarity. By coming together as a community of donors, we ensure a steady and safe blood supply for all who need it.

Anyone, anywhere, who needs a transfusion should have timely access to safe blood."

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2025/key-messages

#Health #PublicHealth #BloodDonor #BloodDonation

If you know, you know...thank you

If you don't know, please ask

#Blood #Platelets #BloodDonor #BloodDonation #RedCross #AmericanRedCross

🇬🇧 Today I went to donate blood for the first time! 🩸That also means I received an answer to most of my questions about donating blood while genderqueer, on HRT and ADHD medication in Germany.

1. Gender, Sex, HRT

Women can donate four, men can donate six times a year over here. Since I officially carry the 'third gender' of my country and I've been on HRT for several years, they didn't initially know what to do with me.

They expressed sympathies with me on how aged and outdated their systems and protocols were – most of them were still on Windows XP or older and the software only featured 'male' and 'female' options.

They came to the conclusion that due to my long-term hormone replacement therapy, I was nowadays closer to 'biologically female' than 'biologically male', and that they'd keep me in their systems as female.

[This was somewhat funny to me. I can only imagine what a transphobe would think about the idea of medical personnel determining me as biologically female.]

Hormones were also no issue whatsoever, and the doctor told me that my 'transsexuality' that I initially put into 'pre-existing conditions' is not a medical condition but just a facet of life and therefore should not be listed there.

1. ADHD medication

Taking Lisdexamfetamine (Elvanse/Vyvanse) was not an issue whatsoever. They're mostly looking out for blood-altering medication such as blood thinners, and illegal drugs.

They're trying to minimise risks, and people who take illegal drugs are way more likely to use unsanitary syringes or even unknowingly consume unknown or dangerous substances that may linger in the blood due to consuming laced drugs.

Same thing with sex: since 2023, they don't ask for sexuality anymore. Instead, I was allowed to have 'up to and including 2' sexual partners within the past four months, or 'up to 1' sexual partner with who I practised anal. No questions about sexual orientation appeared.

Hope this helps someone!

#Lisdexamfetamine #BloodDonation #DonateBlood #DonatingBlood #Medicine #Health #ADHD #Trans #HRT #Transgender #Queer #Germany

The American Red Cross hosts a blood drive at Napa Post #113 American Legion, 1240 Pearl St., Napa, California

Info: redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive.

#Blood #BloodDonation #AmericanRedCross #Napa #California

Climate Change Is Stressing the World’s Blood Supplies https://www.byteseu.com/934019/ #AmericanRedCross #Blood #BloodDonation #Climate #ClimateChange #Epidemics #GlobalWarming #Lancet #Research #The(Journal) #Transfusions

Not everyone can. So if you’ve donated once can, please do
#RedCross #Blood #BloodDonation #platelet

Tak som bol dnes zas pustiť žilou, na svojom okrúhlom 30. odbere. A moje "domovské" transfúzne oddelenie naďalej pokračuje spoluprácu s mojím obľúbeným Wellnessom Orion 🤤

#FNBrno #Brno #darcekrve #blooddonation

I donated platelets again yesterday. I remain in a four week rotation. Lifetime donation number 223.

My blood is normal AFAIK. Stories like this Australian donor who recently passed show the absolute nobility of being able to save a life. Or a couple million lives. With just a blood donation. It's not hard.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y4xqe60gyo

#donateblood #platelets #donateplatelets #blooddonation #plateletdonation

Blood donation #71... with colleagues!
Dádiva de sangue n° 71... com colegas!
#checkin #video #nofılter #blooddonation #giveblood #givelife #personallife #work #cgd #colleagues #friends #quotidian #thisisme #timeisnow #bestofday

Adventures In Volunteering: What It’s Like To Donate Platelets

So you want to know what it's like to donate platelets instead of whole blood? Welcome!

If not, or if you hate needles, here's a pretty bird.

First, why do I donat

https://thecareyadventures.com/blog/adventures-in-volunteering-what-its-like-to-donate-platelets/

#PhotoOfTheDay #SomethingReallyCool #Volunteering #BloodDonation #donation #PhotoOfTheDay #PlateletDonation #Platelets #RedCross #volunteer #volunteering