American Red Cross asking for blood donations
The month of March is National Red Cross Month and our South Mississippi chapter is staying busy with events this month, especially as the need for certain types of…
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Blood drive being held at Biloxi High School
A blood drive is being held at Biloxi High School next week. The drive comes from a collaboration between the school's ROTC and the Blood Center. From 9 in the morning until 6 PM on December 9th, all who wants…
The Blood Center urges donations following Hurricane Francine
New Orleans, LA — The Blood Center is calling for blood donations this weekend following cancellations and closures caused by Hurricane Francine. To help replenish the local blood supply, donor center hours have been extended and additional days added. “Our…
Paul Adams with the Blood Center in studio to discuss blood donation
The Blood Center Public Relations Manager Paul Adams is in the studio to talk about blood donation. Adams said one blood donation can save…
Red Cross collaborates with Warner Bros. for blood drives
In a thrilling collaboration, the Red Cross has partnered with Warner Brothers for the theatrical release of “Meg 2: the Trench.” The collaboration is to celebrate a…
Red Cross encouraging blood donations for critical low reserves-
The American Red Cross experienced a shortfall in blood and platelet donations last month. They collected $26,000 fewer blood donations than needed to meet the needs of…
January is National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month! In 1969, President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation designating the first month of the year as National Blood Donor Month. It’s an opportunity to…
Memorial Health System helps out American Red Cross
Memorial Health Care providers and staff did their part today to help save more lives, thanks to the Red Cross. The American Red Cross partners with Memorial Health…
Donating blood during the COVID-19 pandemic
Many blood drives across the county had to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, making the need for donating even more important. A socially distant blood drive was held in Ocean Springs today in effort to help fill the…
COVID-19 creates need for blood donors
If you're looking for a way to help out your community during these trying times, look no further than the Blood Center. News 25's Grace Boyles has our report from Jackson county. One of the many impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic…
Red Cross hit hard during COVID-19 pandemic
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, emergencies don’t stop and neither does the American Red Cross. Local volunteers are still working every day at providing comfort and care after disasters of all sizes including house fires. Even during this pandemic, hospital…
American Red Cross needs blood donations
As Coronavirus fears sweep the nation, hospitals and other medical facilities are taking steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but the scare has left the country with a blood shortage. The American Red Cross is facing a blood…
Chance to go to the Super Bowl!
Want a chance to go to Miami for the Super Bowl? You may have an opportunity of a lifetime thanks to American Red Cross. American Red Cross wants to kick off their 2020 campaign in a big way due to…
Local blood donation centers looking for type-o donors
There is a severe blood shortage across the country and even here on the Coast we are feeling the effects. Officials say that there has been a low donor turnout and usage has increased which has put a strain on…
The Media for Red Cross Blood Drive
This week you can roll up your sleeves and save a life by donating at the Media for Red Cross Blood Drive. You can donate until 6 p.m. today at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jackson County campus, from…
Save lives at the annual Katrina Blood Drive
Each year on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we look back on the devastation the storm brought to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but the American Red Cross is looking forward. The blood drive at the Edgewater Mall was held today…