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About the Screening Test for Blood Donation
When you donate blood, you'll answer a series of questions and have a quick physical exam. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
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How to Check My Name in the National Donor Deferral Registry
The National Donor Deferral Registry (NDDR) is a database that stores the names and information of North American blood plasma donors that...
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Blood Donation Nutrition
Iron is one the leading reasons people are deferred from donating blood. Learn how to improve your nutrition for blood donations in...
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What Are the Standard Screening Procedures for Blood Donors?
Before donated blood can be given to a hospital patient it must first undergo a series of tests to prevent transfer of...
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How to Volunteer as a Blood Donor Recruiter for American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is well known for its blood drives, which help to create a surplus in local blood banks in...
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How to Celebrate National Frog Month
April is National Frog Month. In honor of the little amphibians, take a moment to learn more about them. Find a frog-related...
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How to Celebrate National Hobby Month
Celebrate January as National Hobby Month every year with your family and friends. To help you, we've gathered a list of fun...
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How to Register for Blood Donation Reminder Emails
You never know when you might need blood. Patients depend on blood donations, and someday you could be that patient. Hospitals are...
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How to Celebrate National Oatmeal Month
January is National Oatmeal Month. More oatmeal is consumed in January than any other month. Eating oatmeal can lower blood cholesterol and...
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About Blood Plasma Donation Centers
Blood plasma donation centers collect plasma, and usually other types of blood, from donors. Plasma is a component of whole blood. Plasma...
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How to Locate a Local Blood Drive
Sixty percent of Americans are eligible to donate blood, but only five percent do it. If you would like to save up...
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Organ Donation Poster Ideas
In hospital beds, hospice care centers and homes across the country, approximately 104,748 American citizens await an organ transplant, according to the...
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How to Celebrate National Nutrition Month in the Classroom
The month of March is National Nutrition Month, but good nutrition can't be taught to students with just one lesson, or even...
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How to Earn Extra Money with Blood Plasma Donation
While many people don't have enough income to pay their bills and necessities each month, it's not feasible for everyone to get...
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Blood Plasma Donation Centers in Missouri
Blood plasma donation is a fast-growing practice that can earn donors up to $50 a week as of 2009. The donation process...
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How to Celebrate National Energy Awareness Month
October is National Energy Awareness Month. Public agencies, utilities and major companies offer many programs for exploring energy options. Energy efficient lights...
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Blood Donation Intervals
Don't know how long to wait in between blood donations? Learn the time intervals between blood donations in this free video clip...
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Reasons for Denied Blood Donors
Scared you may be rejected for blood donation? Learn the reasons for being turned away in this free video clip about how...
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How to Screen Blood Donor Hemoglobin using Copper Sulfate
Before being eligible to donate blood or blood components, prospective donors must be tested to determine if they have adequate amounts of...