Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:18 amPlatelets aid in the clotting process and are used to treat cancer, transplant and cardiovascular patients. The platelet (apheresis) process is an automated collection process that can only be performed in one of our donor centers as it requires a slightly longer time commitment and different process than whole blood. These products have only a… Continue reading
Posted on April 24, 2012 at 4:57 pmAs our community continues to grow, so does the needs of our 21 area hospitals. These needs vary but they never take a vacation. This means that as an organization, the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas needs to stay alert over our current inventory. Every time you donate blood, your one pint is divided by our… Continue reading
Posted on April 23, 2012 at 2:12 pmI have been working with the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas for over two years as a Blood Collection Specialist. Initially I began working with CBCC because I was interested in the medical field. Both of my parents work in the medical field. My mother is the department chair for the Clinical Laboratory Science… Continue reading
Posted on April 18, 2012 at 5:15 pmYesterday, Community Blood Center of the Carolinas was named April Non-Profit of the Month by Patton McDowell and Associates. In making the award they cited our community-based vision. As the primary blood supplier to area patients, we are committed to our mission: collecting and supplying blood to twenty one regional hospitals. But, our vision is about… Continue reading
Posted on April 13, 2012 at 4:44 pmHave you ever tried to donate blood before and were deferred due to low iron? It does not necessarily mean that you are anemic or deferred indefinitely. You might just need to prepare for your next blood donation! Here are some tips: Do: Eat lean red meat and liver, which are rich in easily absorbed… Continue reading
Posted on April 7, 2012 at 2:01 pmAs an Air Force Veteran, Jeff has fought battles on the front lines in Kuwait, Qatar and Turkey. Now, he’s battling for his life against a different enemy: cancer. What he thought was just a viral infection picked up from one of his four little boys turned out to be much more. As his temperature… Continue reading
Ever wondered how your blood is made or what exactly it does as it flows through your body? In this video, you can learn how your blood is made inside your body. Blood isn’t just one liquid—it’s made of several parts, and each has its role to play. Some of your blood comes from what… Continue reading