… Over the past two years, new replacement products and a decline in hospital demand have led to a decrease in the need for plasma for transfusion. Based on … current projections, Canadian Blood Services must plan for a reduction of approximately 10,000 units to our plasma …

… of their time in the last year to help support Canada’s blood system. Nation-wide, our volunteers are getting … but one volunteer group in particular stands out as a shining example of how rallying together helps save lives. … collecting more than 100 units of blood at each clinic. In a town of just over 4,800 people, that’s an impressive …

… Services is highlighting this issue through the stories of a 2-time heart recipient and a tissue donor. There are now about 4,300 Canadians waiting … eyes still see the world, although through someone else’s lens.” Sue Thompson, mother of heart recipient Robbie “When …

… Got a Free Hour? What Would You Do? National Blood Donor Week … one free hour could mean hanging out with loved ones, a workout at the gym, or even…saving a life. What would you … 52% answered a loved one needed blood 23% answered it’s a free and way to give back 20% know someone who did/does …

… Blueprint for a National, Integrated Organs and Tissues System Released … – Canadian Blood Services today released Call to Action, a blueprint for the national strategy on organ and tissue … was submitted to governments in April 2011. At the report’s core are strategies that help provinces achieve together …

… today announced the winners of Young Blood for Life, a national high school recruitment program focused on … Canadian Blood Services with prizes made possible through a $180,000 donation by FedEx Express Canada. Canadian high … Donors in this age group represent nine percent of Canada’s current blood donor population. The results are promising …

… Canadian Blood Services will implement a two-site National Contact Centre Call centre National … Canadian Blood Services announced today plans to implement a two-site National Contact Centre model in order to provide … which might disrupt its regular operations. By having a functional secondary site, Canadian Blood Services would be …

… John Plater who passed away on July 28, 2012. John was a tireless advocate for a safe, secure Canadian blood supply and was dedicated to ensuring a tragedy like Canada’s tainted blood scandal would never be repeated. John’s was …

… groups nation-wide for their contributions to Canada’s blood system at a national ceremony being held in Ottawa on September 10 at … partners, and sponsors from across the country who provide a lifeline to hundreds of thousands of Canadians who need …

… Canadian Blood Services Releases A Report to Canadians 2011/2012: The Bigger Picture Annual reports A Report to Canadians Thursday, September 27, 2012 On … of Health at their annual general meeting in Halifax, N.S. The report highlights achievements and initiatives that …