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Canadian Blood Services welcomes Unleashing Innovation: Excellent Healthcare for Canada, the recently released report by the federal Advisory Panel on Healthcare Innovation. We were pleased to participate in the panel’s national consultations and support its call for further pan-Canadian
Leah Hollins recognized for outstanding work in health-care delivery (OTTAWA) – Leah Hollins, Canadian Blood Services Board Chair, has been named a Member of the Order of Canada by His Excellency Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada. In her citation, Leah Hollins is recognized
RH negative blood is rare and inventory is low (OTTAWA) – Preparations for Canada Day are underway and Canadian Blood Services wants people to think of blood donation as a gift to their country. We need all blood donors to book an appointment now, particularly those with Rh negative blood. “Only
Media are invited to join us on June 25 for a first-hand look at Canadian Blood Services’ Cord Blood Bank. When: June 25, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m Where: 40 Concourse Gate, Ottawa, Ontario Who: Heidi Elmoazzen, Director, Canadian Blood Services’ Cord Blood Bank National resource now
(Ottawa) – Today, during World Blood Donor Day, Canadian Blood Services would like to honour its 420,000 Canadian blood donors who save lives, as well as the millions of international donors who help contribute to the 108 million blood donations collected globally each year. “We are extremely lucky
Events across the country to recognize donors and inspire more Canadians to donate Ottawa – Canadian Blood Services is thanking its 420,000 blood donors during National Blood Donor Week from June 8 to 14, and inviting them to share their reasons for rolling up their sleeves to help inspire other
All provinces and territories now part of national program Winnipeg, MB – Canadian Blood Services, in collaboration with provincial and territorial Governments and organ donation and transplantation programs officially launched the Highly Sensitized Patient (HSP) program today. Canadians whose
Continues to balance demand for blood with needs of patients Ottawa, ON – Today, Canadian Blood Services announced several changes to the operation of Canada’s blood system to improve the efficiency and consistency of collections. Changes include closing three permanent clinics, replacing a
Canada needs more donors: “48 in 48” registration drive planned Ottawa, Ontario – As part of National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week (April 19-25 th, 2015), Canadian Blood Services, along with several organ donation organizations across the country, is taking part in a 48 hour registration
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