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New Way to Celebrate Love: Give Life
A card and box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day gifts are nice, but maybe this year, you’ll think outside the box and start a new tradition to celebrate the love in your life by giving blood together.
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Rare Blood Types: Part Two
Hundreds of blood antigens have been identified, with more being discovered every year. That means having a rare blood type can go beyond your basic ABO and Rh type, as we explore in the second part of our rare blood type blog.
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New Year, New Habits for 2022
We welcome the year 2022 and invite you to participate in new healthy habits, including donating blood and volunteering - you won't regret it!
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Create A New Holiday Tradition: Give Blood
What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Do you gather with family for a large meal? Maybe you decorate your home inside and out? How about starting a new one: donating blood?
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Five Things NOT To Do Before Giving Blood
Giving blood is simple — just make an appointment, show up, and your donor care specialist will take care of the rest. But, are there things you need to stay away from? Learn more.