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Canadian Blood Services Voluntarily Recalls Blood Products from Regina-area clinics


Friday, October 05, 2012
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News release
Organization takes prudent measures to uphold safety and security of blood supply October 5, 2012, (REGINA) —Canadian Blood Services has issued a voluntary recall of blood products that were collected in Regina between October 2, 2011 and October 3, 2012. This recall is being taken after it was

Chiefs Adopt Resolution to Support First Nations OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network


Thursday, September 27, 2012
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News release
First Nations Chiefs support OneMatch Stem Cell & Marrow Network encouraging registration of more Aboriginal stem cell donors September 27, 2012 (Dartmouth) – A Resolution in support of the OneMatch Network has been passed today by the First Nations Chiefs of the Atlantic Policy Congress of First

Canadian Blood Services Releases A Report to Canadians 2011/2012: The Bigger Picture


Thursday, September 27, 2012
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Statement
On Thursday, September 27th, Canadian Blood Services presented its 2011/2012 annual report, A Report to Canadians, to the Ministers of Health at their annual general meeting in Halifax, N.S. The report highlights achievements and initiatives that were launched to support our overall commitment to

Local Blood Donors, Volunteers and Partner Groups receive National Honours for “Lighting Up Lives”


Monday, September 10, 2012
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News release
Honouring our Lifeblood recognizes life-saving contributions coast to coast OTTAWA - September 10, 2012 – Canadian Blood Services will honour and celebrate local individuals and partner groups nation-wide for their contributions to Canada’s blood system at a national ceremony being held in Ottawa on

Passing of National Liaison Committee Member John Plater


Friday, August 03, 2012
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News release
August 3, 2012 (OTTAWA) - Canadian Blood Services extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of our National Liaison Committee member, John Plater who passed away on July 28, 2012. John was a tireless advocate for a safe, secure Canadian blood supply and was dedicated to ensuring a

Canadian Blood Services will implement a two-site National Contact Centre


Friday, June 29, 2012
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News release
Primary location will remain in Sudbury with secondary location in Saint John, New Brunswick June 29, 2012 (OTTAWA) - Canadian Blood Services announced today plans to implement a two-site National Contact Centre model in order to provide greater business continuity protection. The primary site will

Blueprint for a National, Integrated Organs and Tissues System Released


Wednesday, June 20, 2012
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News release
Call to Action recommends fundamental system change for Canadians June 20, 2012 (OTTAWA) – Canadian Blood Services today released Call to Action, a blueprint for the national strategy on organ and tissue donation and transplantation developed on behalf of the OTDT community in Canada. Call to Action

Canadian High School Students Rally to Deliver Gifts to Hospital Patients


Wednesday, June 20, 2012
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News release
FedEx Express Canada Announces Winners of National Blood Recruitment Challenge June 20, 2012 (MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO) - FedEx Express Canada today announced the winners of Young Blood for Life, a national high school recruitment program focused on encouraging blood donation among young people. The

Got a Free Hour? What Would You Do?


Monday, June 11, 2012
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News release
Celebrating blood donors during National Blood Donor Week June 11-16 June 11, 2012 (OTTAWA) – To many Canadians, one free hour could mean hanging out with loved ones, a workout at the gym, or even…saving a life. What would you do? For nearly 420,000 Canadians who call themselves blood donors, the