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Donor Dialogue and Blood Bank Computer Systems Announce Unprecedented Software Integration

Friday, October 31st, 2008

(PRWebDirect.com) Donor Dialogue and Blood Bank Computer Systems, Inc. will be integrating their two software solutions to allow for a bi-directional information flow. This partnership will provide BBCS clients …

Deaf donor denied - Canadian Blood Services apologizes

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

(TheChronicleHerald.ca - Halifax, NS) - by Michael Lightstone Halifax teenager Jamie Routledge wanted to do a good deed at her school recently but was unexpectedly thwarted. The Grade 12 …

Changing name to LifeStream reflects blood bank’s larger mission

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

(The Press - Enterprise) - By Michael Perrault - Dr. Rick Axelrod is quick to explain that the Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties' recent name change …

UT group uses computers, economics to make transplant more effective

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

(Toledo Free Press) - By John Krudy - When Dr. Michael Rees sits down in a crowded coffee shop, he doesn't see thirsty suburban professionals, or college students acting …

House bill with funny name saves a lot of lives

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

(IndependentTribune.com) - By Josh Lanier - It may sound like the title of a country song, but the "Hearts Prevail" bill was a major shift in how the state …

Hurricanes Gustav, Ike impact blood donations

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

(villagesoup.com) - by Beth Staples - Hurricanes Gustav and Ike have initiated a large and lengthy Red Cross relief operation, both in areas directly hit by the hurricanes and …

Sick and ignored: our medical shame

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

(The Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney, Australia) - by Louise Hall - MORE than 1 million Australians who have rare or complex diseases are largely ignored by the health system …

The NASCAR Foundation Blood and Marrow Drive Asks Fans to Roll up Their Sleeves

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

(PRNewswire) NASCAR fans can save lives by rolling up their sleeves this September 11th. The NASCAR Foundation, Jimmie Johnson Foundation, Hendrick Marrow Program and the Nationwide Foundation together are …

New Zealand Blood Services wins inaugural AABB/ADRP Blood Donor Day Award

Friday, August 15th, 2008

(AABB SmartBrief) AABB and the Association of Donor Recruitment Professionals have recognized New Zealand Blood Services for its outstanding efforts in support of World Blood Donor Day. NZBS, the …

Action on sale of blood bags at public hospitals

Monday, August 11th, 2008

(THE News, Pakistan) - By Amer Malik - THE Chief Minister's Complaint Cell, on a citizen's complaint, has directed the Health Department and the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) to take …