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Canadian Blood Services’ statement on Pride Month
… people, it is as important as ever that we, as Canada’s Lifeline , foster inclusion, equality and safety within our … we know there is more work that needs to be done to build a more inclusive and equitable Canadian Blood Services. We … staff. For the past year, we have also been engaging with a 2SLGBTQIA+ advisory committee to understand how we can …
Next steps for increasing Canada’s domestic supply chain for lifesaving immunoglobulins
… Next steps for increasing Canada’s domestic supply chain for lifesaving immunoglobulins … commitment to Canadian Blood Services, which includes a purchasing agreement with Canadian Plasma Resources. Under … On September 7, 2022, Canadian Blood Services announced a blueprint for action to ensure patients in Canada continue …
Attendance lags at blood and plasma donor centres; over 150,000 open appointments need to be filled this summer
… and help fill 150,000 open appointments as the country’s blood inventory faces challenges. Over the course of the … We still need people to make blood and plasma donation a priority now and going into the summer months.” One in two … required blood or blood products themselves, or they have a loved one who has needed these life essentials. “People …
Blood donors are helping us prepare for future pandemics
… collected and analyzed over the coming months, leading to a greater understanding of how COVID-19 has impacted … Canadian. Analyzing the blood donor base has shown to be a key factor in understanding the movement of a virus through … and immunity has been an indispensable resource in Canada’s pandemic response and is invaluable in preparing for future …
Dr. Jeannie Callum describes delivery of blood transfusions with pit-stop precision in new video
… precision in new video Transfusion Blood Abby Wolfe In a recent presentation titled “ Delivering blood transfusions … at the right time. The 20-minute presentation, offered in a similar storytelling style to the popular TED Talks, is part of the 5 à 7 Research Talks series hosted by Queen’s University. Dr. Callum is a transfusion medicine …
Diving into the deep end: My experiences as a new hire at Canadian Blood Services' Research Day
… Diving into the deep end: My experiences as a new hire at Canadian Blood Services' Research Day Plasma … can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially as a new hire in the field of transfusion medicine. On May 25, … breadth and depth of the work showcased the organization's commitment to advancing knowledge within the transfusion …
CSTM 2023: Reflections from Canadian Blood Services research and physician trainees in transfusion medicine
… coincides with CSTM, took place on May 25 and provided a chance for the extended research network of Canadian Blood … Melika Loriamini, PhD candidate in Dr. Donald Branch’s lab at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto Melika is a recipient of funding through the Canadian Blood Services …
Make a life-saving connection
… Make a life-saving connection … /en/ways-donate/volunteering/beanadvocate … Make a life-saving connection …
Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine awards recognize the invaluable contributions of members of the transfusion medicine community
… Canada, took place in Montreal on May 25-28. This year’s theme “Moving forward after 25 years of evolution” was both a nod to the anniversary of the creation of the modern blood … CSTM member nominated by their peers who has provided a major service or innovation in transfusion medicine. A …
ORBCoN recaps the 18th Annual Transfusion Medicine Education Workshop and Symposium
… health-care professionals. Presenters at this year’s event included Canadian Blood Services medical officers Dr. … presentations from the event can be viewed on ORBCoN’s website . Figure 1. Almost 1200 people registered for the …