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Celebrating 30 years of memories thanks to an organ donor


Monday, April 23, 2018

… marks National Organ and Tissue Donation Week in Canada — a week dedicated to raising awareness about the critical … the country.   Thirty years ago, Crystal Prowse of St John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador, was an 11-year-old waiting for a heart transplant. And 30 years ago, thanks to the …

ISBT is coming to town


Wednesday, April 18, 2018

… for Transfusion Medicine (CSTM) meeting will be part of a “local day” just before ISBT 2018 begins. So, for many … but don’t often travel outside of Canada, this will be a great chance to experience an international conference.  …

You have the green light to save a life


Tuesday, August 21, 2018

… You have the green light to save a life NOTDAW National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness … has given me the opportunity to get an education, pursue a career, get married, and become an aunt.” Crystal's goal this year, in honour of her 30 years of memories …

Donor eligibility revisited


Tuesday, August 21, 2018

… to patient needs, Canadian Blood Services is making a wide range of changes to donor eligibility and screening criteria, and as a result, thousands more people may now be eligible to donate … restrictive as possible while also safeguarding Canada’s blood supply. We recognize that even with these latest …

Grow your lab science toolkit with The Objective Lens podcast


Friday, April 27, 2018

… navigate their daily work lives by equipping them with a practical toolkit. This season, episodes have included … foster top talent in the health care system. In this week’s episode (ep. #17), you’ll even hear our very own Rob Romans … actively participate in the advocacy of their profession. A great way to spread awareness of the national lab community …

British Columbia introduces voluntary blood donation act


Tuesday, August 21, 2018

… welcomes efforts to help further strengthen Canada’s voluntary, non-remunerated, publicly funded collections model, with a view to preserving the integrity of Canada’s public blood … Services has been responsible for providing Canada with a safe, secure and affordable system of blood and blood …

Meet the Researcher: Dr. Ed Pryzdial


Friday, May 4, 2018

… Houra Loghmani This week, we chat with Prof. Ed Pryzdial, a scientist with Canadian Blood Services' Centre for … Canadian Blood Services. Not long before then, it was like a postdoc’s fantasy coming true! I went to my first big meeting as a …

Sunnybrook doctor praises blood donors at downtown Toronto clinic's grand opening


Tuesday, August 21, 2018

… doctor praises blood donors at downtown Toronto clinic's grand opening Tuesday, May 08, 2018 On April 23, 196 … last Friday, she spoke about the importance of having a stable, and reliable blood supply for all patients that … collection centre – what would have normally been a day of celebration – became a day to honour the blood …

James Kreppner Award goes to University of Saskatchewan’s Alana Cattapan


Wednesday, May 9, 2018

… James Kreppner Award goes to University of Saskatchewan’s Alana Cattapan Transfusion Blood Jenny Ryan Alana Cattapan, … of blood and tissue in Canada.  James Kreppner was a former board member of Canadian Blood Services and a strong advocate for blood safety. He challenged assumptions …

Thank you, Canada


Tuesday, August 21, 2018

… of organ and tissue donation during the month of April – a record month and year for registrations. Touched by the Humboldt Broncos tragedy and Logan Boulet’s life-saving gift, Canadians were reminded of the importance … up to 75 patients in need. Deceased donors have suffered a sudden and catastrophic brain injury and despite all …