Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Area blood supplies are low due to cold and flu season, and the Red Cross is asking for help.
A recent outbreak of colds and influenza in southeast Michigan has caused many individuals who had intended to donate blood to tell the Red Cross they can't give right now due to illness. Unfortunately, that means the blood supply in local hospitals and medical facilities in southeast Michigan is dwindling quickly, causing the Red Cross to issue an urgent plea for healthy blood donors to step forward and give. "The Southeastern Michigan Blood Services Region must collect 900 units of blood each and every day to support the needs of our local hospitals," said Martha Kurtz, communications associate for the Red Cross. "Our blood donors are so supportive, we felt if they knew about our current situation, they’d understand how much we need and …
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Donors who give blood at the Feb. 13 blood drive will be entered to win a 60-inch flat screen TV, among other prizes.
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- Jen Anesi
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
As southeast Michigan's 43 area hospitals struggle to provide enough blood products to meet the needs of patients, the Suburban Collection is preparing to host its fifth annual American Red Cross "Drive to Save Lives" blood drive in an effort to bolster the local blood supply. "On Feb. 13, old and new donors alike can provide an early Valentine’s Day gift to their community by visiting one of the blood drives at five of The Suburban Collection dealerships," said Southeastern Michigan Blood Services Region CEO Diane E. Ward. "The Red Cross is thankful for The Suburban Collection’s sponsorship and for the many donors who will join in our life-saving mission." American Red Cross nurses and volunteers will staff these five different blood …
42.55299
-83.17056
1755 Maplelawn Dr, Troy, MI
The Suburban Collection of Troy
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Give the gift of life at the Costick Center on Thursday, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Registration numbers are low, and donors are urgently needed Thursday, Jan. 19, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., for an American Red Cross blood drive at the Costick Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile Rd., in Farmington Hills. January is National Blood Donor Month, and it’s a difficult time to collect donations due to the cold weather and the demands of the new year. Donations will be used for emergency and trauma care, surgeries or the treatment of serious diseases. Giving blood takes approximately one hour. Donors must be in general good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be 17 years of age or older. To schedule an appointment for the blood drive, call 248-473-1800. For more information about donating blood, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit …
42.485359
-83.329111
William M. Costick Activities Center
28600 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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Monday, October 17, 2011
Local blood and platelet supplies are dangerously low, says American Red Cross.
The American Red Cross is asking anyone who is eligible to donate blood or platelets to do so as soon as possible, warning that local supplies are currently insufficient to meet the needs of our community’s hospitals in a timely manner. The Southeastern Michigan Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross needs 900 units of life-saving blood each and every day, according to a press release from the American Red Cross. To get as many donations as possible with the greatest efficiency, Red Cross officials are asking eligible blood and platelet donors to make appointments or to keep the appointments they have already made. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors can also click here …
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Farmington Hills Fire Dept. aims to hold onto its title in this annual friendly competition.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Farmington Hills Fire Dept. looks to hold onto a special title Thursday, in the annual Battle of the Badges blood drive held from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Costick Center. In this friendly competition, participants can cast a “vote” with their blood donation to help raise the tally of either department. In 2010, final tally was 36 votes for the Police Dept. and 48 for the Fire Dept. – and a handful of donors refused to take side. According to the American Red Cross, August is traditionally the most difficult month to collect donations and local inventories often fall to critically low levels. All blood types are needed, with Type O in especially high demand since it can be transfused to patients in other blood groups and is used in most …
42.485359
-83.329111
William M. Costick Activities Center
28600 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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1527734
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Thursday, July 14, 2011
Eight blood drives will be held in Farmington and Farmington Hills over the next nine days.
The American Red Cross this week put out a call for donors, and there are eight opportunities for you to answer that call locally over the next eight days. Many donors are busy or traveling, school is out of session and donations have dropped dramatically. In May and June, while demand for blood products remained steady, donations were at the lowest level the Red Cross has seen during this timeframe in over a dozen years. Because of that, the Red Cross needs blood donors now more than ever. All types are needed, but especially O negative, which can be used to treat any patient. If you are are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on height) and are …
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-83.437503
American Red Cross
31150 Haggerty Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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42.450985
-83.322524
The Servant Church of St. Alexander
27835 Shiawassee Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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/locations/4832199
42.49789
-83.40856
North Congregational Church
36520 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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1527227
/locations/4832200
42.460609
-83.386003
St. John Lutheran Church
23225 Gill Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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/locations/4832201
42.463624
-83.373456
First United Methodist Church of Farmington
33112 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
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Martha Kurtz
9:00 am on Thursday, August 18, 2011
The American Red Cross contact information has changed. The new Web site address is www.redcrossblood.org and the new phone number is 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). And here's some good news: now in Michigan 16-year-olds may donate blood with parental permission. A huge thank you to the Farmington Hills police and fire departments for engaging the community in a friendly battle that has the … more ›