SAN ANTONIO — January is officially National Blood Donor Month. And in this week's Healthy SA we look into why donating blood and platelets is not only important this month, but year-round as well.

In a medical emergency, there is no substitute for blood and there is no synthetic way to produce it. That's why it's so ...

Peggy Hopp has been a long-time blood donor. Thursday during her donation appointment, she reached a major milestone: 100 ...

Janay Reece came back home to Baltimore to join WJZ in August 2023. Before coming back to the Charm City, Janay was a morning anchor and reporter for WDBJ7 in Roanoke, VA. She joined the WDBJ7 morning ...

In a medical emergency, there is no substitute for blood and there is no synthetic way to produce it. That’s why it’s so ...

Hospitals across Colorado are urging people to roll up their sleeves and donate blood as supplies drop during one of the most demanding times of the year. At Denver Health, a Level 1 trauma center ...

BOAZ, Ala. (WHNT) — For people injured in accidents, donated blood can mean the difference between life and death. This is why donating blood is such an important process. The urgent need for blood, ...

MACON, Ga. — Editor's note: The video attached to this story comes from previous coverage. 13WMAZ is partnering with the Red Cross this summer for a July 4th Blood Drive, helping ensure that blood is ...

New American Red Cross data reveals that 1 in 5 blood donors have elevated A1C levels -- a sign that prediabetes and diabetes are prevalent among adults in generally good health. The findings are ...

Providence police were investigating a scene at The Miriam Hospital Wednesday evening. Genesis Center helps newcomers learn skills they need for long-lasting careers Being new to this country can be ...

Blood type is usually determined during hospital visits, especially when a transfusion may be needed, such as in surgery or childbirth. [File, Standard] Many of us first learned our blood types during ...