… organizations are committed to advancing Canada’s blood system. They continue to lead … sex with men (MSM). Through the MSM Research Program , a unique and focused national effort to create … process to change blood donor eligibility criteria, and a history of changes to blood donor eligibility for MSM in …

… people who have recovered from COVID-19 as part of Canada’s CONCOR Trial APRIL 29, 2020 (VANCOUVER) – Canadian Blood Services is proud to be part of CONCOR, a national clinical trial to test the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 convalescent plasma as a possible treatment to help patients infected with the …

… cells may experience unintentional warming. Jason Acker’s project will evaluate the impact of unintentional warming … products can be  discarded prior to being transfused into a patient. Calvino Cheng’s team will use artificial … will switch to their donor’s blood type. This presents a complex situation if the recipient needs a blood …

… Create a fundraiser in support of Canadian Blood Services The beauty … is that you can make it your own. If you’re recognizing a milestone, celebrating an event or honouring the life of a loved one, it’s easy to add a fundraising component. No event is too big or …

… is answering the call for help. Over the next two months, a wave of emails will be sent out across the country to their … out their support. For example, Hockey Gives Blood’s Player Ambassadors created an ensemble video asking the … appointment this spring; the Church of Christ are having a month-long drive in May; and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth …

… May 12, 2020 All in the family: Skelton Truck lines is a family operated business that has been supporting Canadian … Blood Services for over 20 years   If you’ve ever spotted a bright orange truck while out on the road, your mind likely … connection to Canadian Blood Services. However, at Canada’s Lifeline orange Skelton trucks represent an important link …

… transplants is more difficult during these times. As a result, patients and transplant centres will be relying …