… direct beneficiaries of their generosity, owe the donors a debt that can never be repaid. They are truly lifesavers." … on the Blood System in Canada From crisis to confidence A multi-tiered safety system Earning the public trust … foundation, we must always remember and reflect on what it’s taken to go from crisis to confidence. We must also …

… Cells Transfusion Blood Jenny Ryan As the year comes to a close and 2019 is set to begin, we take a moment to reflect on the 2018 articles that were among the … knows what the future holds), there will continue to be a need for kidney transplants. Transplantation through living …

… and all of Canada .” – Dr. Rahul Mainra, St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon The Highly Sensitized Patient (HSP) program is a national organ sharing program operated by Canadian Blood … the Highly Sensitized Patient program in spring 2014. F ormerly the superintendent of the Frontier School Division, …

… donation Thursday, January 24, 2019 Image Vancouver Canuck’s defenseman, Erik Gudbranson has teamed up with Hockey Gives … old. Erik recalls, “After months of waiting, with only a one in 40,000 chance of finding a stem cell match, we learned of an adult match that would …

… Today’s blood system: no longer unsafe or “Unspeakable” Wednesday, … we shouldn’t speak about. Just the opposite: it’s a story that bears retelling, and one that requires context. … as Canada’s blood system operator, we acknowledge there is a lot to be said. The contaminated blood crisis of the 1980s …

… Annual progress report highlights the Centre for Innovation’s impactful research, development, education and training … translation, and application of new knowledge to support a safe, effective, and responsive system of blood and related … Canadian Blood Services’ successful transition from  a five-day to a seven-day shelf life for platelets .   …

… High School, Westville NS, boarding Life Buses for a blood donation day in New Glasgow.   Northumberland Regional High School has been a long-time partner of Canadian Blood Services, participating … blood donation events. On donation day, they arrived with a well-organized crew, complete with a teacher who was also …

… It was a November to Remember for Hamilton Police Services Thursday, … kick-off event in Hamilton. Hamilton Police Service hosted a blood donation campaign at the Hamilton donor center in … battles with cancer and leukemia. Matt Oakes received a stem cell transplant in spring 2018 to treat his leukemia …