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Posted Mon, 8 Feb 2010
The Blood Center of Iowa is cancelling some mobile collection operations for Monday, February 8 due to poor winter weather conditions. The following blood drives will not be held today:
Algona Community
Boone Community
Eldora Communit... Read full story
Posted Wed, 27 Jan 2010
The Blood Center of Iowa and Siouxland Community Blood Bank, two strong Iowa-based blood centers, are considering combining operations to better serve hospital customers by providing them with lower blood costs and additional value-added benefits.
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Posted Fri, 22 Jan 2010
On Thursday, January 21, blood donors at the Des Moines Donor Center began using eQuestionnaire, a new, interactive electronic health and travel questionnaire.
Donors are asked complete eQuestionnaire through the use of a computer terminal, whic... Read full story
Posted Thu, 31 Dec 2009
Blood donations typically decrease during the winter months due to inclement weather conditions and an increase in illness during the cold and flu season. A reduction in the number of eligible donors can put the supply of blood and blood product... Read full story
Posted Mon, 16 Nov 2009
F. Warren Pitcher, a senior volunteer with The Blood Center of Iowa, has been selected as the recipient of the Humana Starlight Award, honoring the efforts of senior citizens who volunteer in the Des Moines area. In recognition of his service, Huma... Read full story