Someone in the United States needs platelets every 15 seconds, according to the American Red Cross, and you have those in your body right now. If you’re looking for an easy way to help another person, ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Our Blood Institute is urgently calling for platelet donations as it faces a critical shortage. The organization is encouraging potential donors to first participate in the ...

KAPLAN, La. (KLFY) — For Platelet Awareness Month, Our Lady of Lourdes Blood Center is educating the community about the importance of platelet donors and the people who rely on those donations. Suzy ...

An increase in emergency use has triggered an urgent need for blood and platelet donors in central Wisconsin.

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Our Blood Institute is asking the Wichita Falls community to step up and donate blood and platelets for those in need. Jessica Hobert with Our Blood Institute said they are ...

This video is no longer available. Richard Martin started donating whole blood with the Red Cross and then switched to Inova when he was asked to consider a different type of donation in 1982. His ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Every year during the holiday season, the American Red Cross depends on the generosity of donors to give platelets as a show of gratitude to offer hope for families in need and make a ...

TULSA, Okla. — Saint Francis Hospital is partnering with the Our Blood Institute to hosts the first mobile platelet drive in northeast Oklahoma to raise awareness about the need for platelet donations ...