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Red Cross Calls For Blood Donations Amid Shortfall

Nick Evans

The Red Cross is facing a blood shortage, and it’s urging Central Ohio residents to donate.The holiday slowdown, winter weather and the prevalence of cold…

Lt. Gov. Jon Husted was among those giving blood on Monday at Community Blood Center in Dayton.

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'Dayton Strong' Blood Drive Set For Friday

Tana Weingartner

In the wake of Sunday morning's deadly shooting in Dayton's historic Oregon District, Community Blood Center is holding a blood drive to replenish...

At 683 donations, Wendell Clark of Eaton is Community Blood Center's top donor. He was inducted into the Fresenius Kabi National Donation Hall of Fame in 2017.

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As Regular Blood Donors Age, A 'New Generation' Is Needed

Tana Weingartner

Blood centers across the state are looking to replenish supplies after the holidays and find new donors. Thanks to a House bill signed into law last...

Blood centers across Ohio are asking people who may be a match for 2-year-old Zainab to get tested.

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Ohio Blood Centers Join Search For Extremely Rare Type To Save Little Girl

Tana Weingartner

Blood centers around Ohio are participating in the nationwide search for extremely rare blood donors to help save the life of a 2-year-old girl in Florida.