Stories: Canadian Blood Services

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COVID-19 antibody testing shows few healthy Canadians have had the virus

September 8, 2020
Analysis reveals regional differences, importance of ongoing testing
Innovation

Securing Canada’s supply of plasma

September 8, 2020
New donor centres will help meet rising need for medications made from this blood component 
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How we help patients with rare blood

September 11, 2020
There’s more to blood type than A, B, AB and O
Innovation

Breakthrough study uses AI to analyze red blood cells

September 14, 2020
Discovery likely to improve patient diagnosis and quality testing of stored red cells
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The road to LEED: how green design principles have shaped our new Calgary site

September 16, 2020
If you visit Canadian Blood Services’ new Calgary operations facility, you’ll see information about the building’s photovoltaic output (a method of generating electricity from sunlight) on the screen in the lobby.
Inspiration

After stem cells saved her life, her story is helping to save others

September 16, 2020
Mackenzie Curran’s schoolmate donated stem cells after hearing her speak at Queen’s University
Inspiration

How Canada’s Chinese community is helping diverse patients find stem cell matches

September 18, 2020
Unique initiatives support donor recruitment, development of new matching technology
Inspiration

Cancer survivor feels ‘blessed’ by stem cell donor’s act of kindness

September 19, 2020
Calgary’s Diane Charlebois owes her life to a stranger half a world away
Inspiration

Donated plasma saves Ottawa man’s life

September 22, 2020
Mike Jones recovered from a rare immune disorder
Inspiration

Inspiring plasma donors from 3,000 metres up

September 22, 2020
Ian Harrop skydived to celebrate his 600th donation