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Our newsroom is a collection of media resources about the services we provide to Canadians, as well as major topics and events of significance to our organization and industry. Explore the latest news releases and articles we’ve published, if you can’t find the information you’re looking for, please contact: media@blood.ca | 1-877-709-7773

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Blood donors are helping us prepare for future pandemics

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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News release
TUESDAY, JUNE 20 2023 (OTTAWA) — Canadian Blood Services has been entrusted by the Public Health Agency of Canada through its COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF) to continue researching the prevalence of antibodies to COVID-19 in blood donors.
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Attendance lags at blood and plasma donor centres; over 150,000 open appointments need to be filled this summer

Monday, June 12, 2023
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News release
Canadian Blood Services is calling on people across the country to prioritize blood and plasma donation and help fill 150,000 open appointments as the country’s blood inventory faces challenges.
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Next steps for increasing Canada’s domestic supply chain for lifesaving immunoglobulins

Thursday, June 08, 2023
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News release
Today, Grifols announced its next steps in fulfilling its contractual commitment to Canadian Blood Services, which includes a purchasing agreement with Canadian Plasma Resources.
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Canadian Blood Services’ statement on Pride Month

Tuesday, June 06, 2023
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Statement
As Pride celebrations begin across Canada this month and extend into the summer, Canadian Blood Services is proud to stand in solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
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1,000 lifesaving connections: Canadian Blood Services’ Kidney Paired Donation program hits 1,000 transplant milestone

Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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News release
MAY 23, 2023 (OTTAWA) – 1,000 patients in Canada have received kidney transplants thanks to the kidney exchange program led by Canadian Blood Services, in collaboration with living donation and transplant programs across Canada.
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Canadian Blood Services is rallying people across the country to shine a light on the need for new donors

Monday, May 15, 2023
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News release
MAY 15, 2023 (OTTAWA) – Canadian Blood Services is shining a light on the need for more than 100,000 new blood and plasma donors to meet ongoing patient needs.
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Canadian Blood Services recognizes the passing of Justice Horace Krever

Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Statement
With sadness, Canadian Blood Services recognizes the passing of Justice Horace Krever, on April 30, 2023.
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New patient resources developed by Canadian Blood Services help families share the constant need for more donors to join the stem cell registry

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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News release
This past weekend, many had the opportunity to cherish extra time with their families. These moments are even more precious for Sanjay Prajapati and his wife Nipa.
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New directors appointed to Canadian Blood Services board

Thursday, February 16, 2023
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News release
Two new board members have been selected to fill some of the empty seats (a third will be announced imminently). Canadian Blood Services would like to welcome Gertie Mai Muise who is based in both Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador and Marilyn Barrett who is based in Prince Edward Island.
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