Tag: Canadian Blood Services

Canadian Blood Services Needs Blood, Plasma Donors After Storm Disruption

December 27, 2022
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Canadian Blood Services says it’s in need of blood and plasma donors after the winter storm disrupted donations over the holidays. Severe wind, snowfall and icy conditions that hit many parts of the country meant that about 10 percent of expected blood and plasma donations did not happen. There’s a critical need for platelets for…

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Canadian Blood Services in Talks Around Paid Donations of Plasma as Supply Dwindles

August 13, 2022
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Canadian Blood Services is in talks with companies that pay donors for plasma as it faces a decrease in collections. The blood-collection agency issued a statement on Friday saying it is in “ongoing discussion with governments and the commercial plasma industry” on how to more than double domestic plasma collection to 50 percent of supply….

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Demand Increasing: Canadian Blood Services Watching Supply as COVID 19 Rules Eased

July 29, 2021
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CALGARY—A return to a somewhat normal summer as COVID-19 restrictions are eased is putting a strain on Canada’s blood supply. Several provinces have started lifting restrictions—most notably Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan—and demand is up as a result. “As provinces slowly open up, there’s some return to normal activities. Hospital demand is increasing,” said Tracy…

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