Blood Drive

Missouri blood centers say they have not reached the point of issuing an emergency appeal yet but are watching closely

The Red Cross announced its second-ever national blood crisis on Monday, and the effects are being felt in mid-Missouri.

In July, donors will receive a Fandango Movie Ticket by email (up to $15 ticket price and fees), and in August, they will receive a $20 Amazon gift card.

A recent study published in the journal Transfusion found a growing number of patients and parents are requesting blood from donors who have not received COVID-19 vaccines — despite the fact that vaccination status is not a criteria for blood donation

Mid-America Transplant hopes to use medical drones as a cheaper and faster alternative to current transportation methods like ground vehicles and aircraft.

Nationally, the blood supply has dropped 25% since August. There is an emergency need for platelet, type O and other donors.

In order to achieve a goal of 4,000 usable units, more than 4,000 people are going to have to partake in Mizzou's annual Homecoming Blood Drive this year.…

SARAH GIULIANI and SARAH JAEGER want your blood...in support of MU's annual Greek Week Blood Drive! Thirty minutes is all it takes to save three lives…