/tags/blood-donation Blood Donation en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Thu, 21 Apr 2022 20:50:35 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-04-21/gay-men-should-be-allowed-to-donate-blood-without-celibacy-rules-exec-says Men who have sex with men were first prohibited from donating blood in 1983. Critics of the policy say it creates a harmful double standard for gay and bisexual men. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 20:50:35 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-04-21/gay-men-should-be-allowed-to-donate-blood-without-celibacy-rules-exec-says Jane Mather-Glass /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-01-03/red-cross-responds-to-disasters-sounds-alarm-on-dangerously-low-blood-supply Spokesman Joe Zydlo said the blood supply has been steadily declining in recent months, with a significant decrease in first-time donors. He joined “St. Louis on the Air” with the latest. Mon, 03 Jan 2022 22:06:40 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-01-03/red-cross-responds-to-disasters-sounds-alarm-on-dangerously-low-blood-supply Evie Hemphill /economy-innovation/2020-03-26/how-you-can-help-st-louis-area-people-in-need-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic Social distancing and stay-at-home orders have some St. Louisans asking: How can I help those who need support while I am at home? Even many volunteer… Thu, 26 Mar 2020 22:08:53 GMT /economy-innovation/2020-03-26/how-you-can-help-st-louis-area-people-in-need-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic Kayla Drake /health-science-environment/2018-11-21/urgent-need-for-blood-hits-st-louis-earlier-than-usual Officials from the American Red Cross are urging St. Louis residents to donate blood over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.There were 21,000 fewer… Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:13:41 GMT /health-science-environment/2018-11-21/urgent-need-for-blood-hits-st-louis-earlier-than-usual Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2016-08-01/activists-weigh-in-on-fda-blood-ban-for-gay-and-bisexual-men The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced recently it is re-evaluating its ban against accepting blood donations from gay men. The FDA is now… Mon, 01 Aug 2016 20:44:49 GMT /health-science-environment/2016-08-01/activists-weigh-in-on-fda-blood-ban-for-gay-and-bisexual-men /health-science-environment/2016-06-15/gay-bisexual-men-still-waiting-to-donate-blood-under-new-fda-recommendations Originally reported Thursday, March 3 and updated Wednesday, June 15 with updated timeline details — Six months after the Food and Drug Administration… Wed, 15 Jun 2016 18:47:49 GMT /health-science-environment/2016-06-15/gay-bisexual-men-still-waiting-to-donate-blood-under-new-fda-recommendations /health-science-environment/2013-09-24/childrens-hospital-physician-heads-study-on-blood-transfusions-in-children This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Sept. 24, 2013: Dr. Philip Spinella served 12 years in the United States military, including a year… Tue, 24 Sep 2013 21:11:40 GMT /health-science-environment/2013-09-24/childrens-hospital-physician-heads-study-on-blood-transfusions-in-children Jo Seltzer /health-science-environment/2011-02-04/local-blood-supply-is-lowest-in-years This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 4, 2011 - With the stormy weather behind them, area collectors of blood for human transfusions… Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:58:37 GMT /health-science-environment/2011-02-04/local-blood-supply-is-lowest-in-years Robert Joiner