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WTEN: Critical Blood Shortage Affecting People Being Treated for Cancer

June 24, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

There is a nationwide blood shortage and it is impacting hospitals everywhere. Carolyn Whittaker, RN, an infusion nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center, spoke to WTEN about how the critical need for blood could affect cancer patients.

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LiveSmart: Give the Gift of Life – Donate Blood!

November 8, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Do you have Type O blood? Your donation can save lives – please think about donating today!

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LiveSmart: Donate Blood – You Will Save Lives!

February 15, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Blood bank supplies always run a little lower in the winter months; make this the year you remember to donate!

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LiveSmart: As the Leaves Change, Consider Your Exposure to Hepatitis C

September 29, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

A hidden epidemic is surging in the United States. Infectious disease experts estimate there could be as many as 4.7 million Americans living with hepatitis C – a potentially fatal, blood-borne virus which affects the liver. Fueling the epidemic, half of those infected are unaware they even have the virus.

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