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The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in honor of Porter County resident Colin Mosley, on July 24, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at South Haven Fire Department in the Community Room, located at 398 W. 700 N. in Valparaiso. One-year-old Colin...

You can be twice the hero to people in need this summer by giving the double red cell way through the American Red Cross. A double red cell donation involves giving two pints of red cells through an automated donation process. And time-strapped...

The last Tuesday of each month at 3: 00 p.m. (July 2010 date is Tuesday, July 27, 2010), caregivers will gather together for the Alzheimer’s Association’s support group. Facilitated by Christine Anderson, a trained leader, the group meets at the...

State health officials – in cooperation with AmeriHealth Mercy of Indiana – today launched “Quit Now Indiana” – a statewide “stop smoking” contest offering $5,000 in cash prizes that is designed to encourage Hoosiers to quit using...

Merrillville and Valparaiso stores compete in the 5th annual challenge Battle lines are strategically drawn as the Merrillville and Valparaiso Best Buy stores roll up their sleeves in preparation for the annual Battle for Blood. For the fifth year,...

You may not realize it, but you could be the lifesaving type. Blood typing is vital to medical care, says the American Red Cross, particularly during emergencies when every second counts. “There are times when someone needs blood immediately to...

Campus and community members encouraged to save a life on July 8 The Indiana University Northwest Alumni Association has partnered with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive Thursday, July 8 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The drive will take place...

Red Cross asks eligible volunteer blood donors to help make up for shortfall The supply of type O negative blood at the American Red Cross has dropped to critically low levels. Type O negative blood is always in high demand because it can be...

Community members nation-wide can pledge their allegiance to others in need - volunteer to give blood and help save lives this Fourth of July. “Your blood donation is a sign of independence in its purest sense,” said Sharyn Whitman, CEO for the...

Father’s Day is a day to celebrate dads for who they are and all of the wonderful things they do. It is also a great time for dads to remember the important role they play in influencing the choices their kids make regarding tobacco use....