For those looking for a getaway from the cold, the American Red Cross has a special contest for blood donors. During the month of February, those who donate will be automatically entered to win a trip for two to Clearwater Beach, Florida. Those … [Read more...]
One Person Died in a House Fire in Frewsburg Monday Morning
One person died in a house fire in Frewsburg Monday morning. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that the Frewsburg Fire Department was called to the fire at 83 West Main Street around 7:30 a.m. The building included five apartments, four … [Read more...]
Fire Extensively Damages Home on East Fifth Street Tuesday Morning
Four people are being assisted by the Red Cross following an early morning house fire on East Fifth Street in Jamestown on Tuesday. Jamestown Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon said fire crews found flames on the front porch, porch roof and into the … [Read more...]
Red Cross Resumes COVID-19 Antibodies Testing on Blood, Platelet, Plasma Donations
The American Red Cross has resumed testing for a limited time on all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The agency announced that plasma from routine donations that have high levels of COVID-19 antibodies may be used as … [Read more...]
Red Cross Starts ‘Coffee & Pizza’ Initiative to Find Volunteers in Chautauqua County
The American Red Cross of Western New York is starting a "Coffee & Pizza" initiative to find volunteers in Chautauqua County. The new initiative partners the Red Cross with Honest John's Pizza and Ryder's Cup Coffee to use pizza boxes and … [Read more...]
Red Cross Says Nation Facing Worst Blood Shortage in More Than a Decade
The American Red Cross says the nation is facing its worst blood shortage in more than a decade, citing a drop in blood drives due to the pandemic. The organization said on Tuesday that the "national blood crisis" is threatening patient care and … [Read more...]
American Red Cross Reports Blood Supply at Lowest Supply In More Than a Decade
The American Red Cross says the current blood supply is experiencing its lowest supply in more than a decade. Officials say at least 10,000 more donations are needed each week in the coming weeks to meet patient needs – ahead of the upcoming … [Read more...]
American Red Cross Experiencing Emergency Blood & Platelet Shortage
The American Red Cross announced it is continuing to experience an emergency blood and platelet shortage that has caused the blood supply to drop to the lowest post-summer level in at least six years. Red Cross officials say with less than a day’s … [Read more...]
Red Cross Experiencing Severe Blood Shortage, Offers Donors Incentives
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. American Red Cross Regional Communications Manager Meg Rossman said said the number of trauma cases, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Meg Rossman – May 27, 2021
Memorial Day weekend is a kind of unofficial kick off to summer. WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with American Red Cross' Meg Rossman who gives us some tips to help make this summer a safe one. … [Read more...]
