Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NORTHEAST, Ala. (D2D) — This Black History Month, Blood Assurance is highlighting the need for African American blood donors. The ...

Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people in the United States. One of the largest nonprofits supplying blood to hospitals and health centers is urging African Americans to donate more blood.

The American Red Cross is calling for more blood donations from people who are African American, Black or multiracial, saying those donations are critical to treating patients with sickle cell disease ...

BREAKS IT ALL DOWN COMING UP IN YOUR FULL FORECAST. TODAY WAS DAY ONE OF AMERICAN RED CROSS INITIATIVE TO INCREASE BLOOD DONATIONS FOR SICKLE CELL PATIENTS. >> THE AMERICAN RED CROSS SAYS SICKLE CELL ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Blood Assurance reported that its blood supply is critically low and urgently needs donors, ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - African Americans give blood at a rate of three percent yearly, compared to their non-black counterparts. This makes it difficult for those with Sickle Cell Anemia, who are of ...

ST. LOUIS — A blood drive Saturday helped provide support for and raise awareness around a disease that impacts millions across the globe. Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic blood disease ...

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A new study finds common genetic variants frequently documented in African Americans that doubles their risk of blood clots, according to Blood, the journal of the American Society of Hematology.

This Black History Month, Blood Assurance is highlighting the need for African American blood donors.