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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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Statement from Canadian Blood Services: Payment for Plasma Donation

Thursday, February 18, 2016
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Statement
(Ottawa) – Public debate on whether Canadians should be permitted to be paid for plasma donations has resurfaced. While Canadian Blood Services does not pay donors for blood, plasma or any other kind of donation, it does recognize: Drugs made from plasma donated by paid donors are just as safe as
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New blood donation rules protect Canadian blood supply from Zika virus

Wednesday, February 03, 2016
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News release
New 21-day waiting period to be fully implemented by this Friday for donating blood after travel (OTTAWA, ON) – In response to the recent global outbreak of the Zika virus, Canadian Blood Services is confirming that anyone who has travelled outside of Canada, the continental United States and Europe
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Changes to donor criteria planned due to Zika virus

Thursday, January 28, 2016
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Statement
As we continue to monitor the evolution of the Zika virus, we are revising our eligibility criteria for donors to mitigate the risk of the virus entering the Canadian blood supply. Canadian Blood Services will implement a new deferral period for blood, cord blood and stem cell donors who have
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Canadians have the power to give life this holiday season

Wednesday, December 02, 2015
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News release
Wrap It Up Red this holiday season with new ‘I Gave Life’ bandages (OTTAWA) - Starting today, blood donors will get special new bandages for giving life. It’s part of the Wrap It Up Red campaign encouraging Canadians to #GiveLife this holiday season. Blood donors will have their arms “wrapped in red
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#GiveLife this GivingTuesday

Tuesday, December 01, 2015
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News release
Your financial donation has the power to give life (OTTAWA) – Canadian Blood Services is once again participating in GivingTuesday, designed to celebrate and encourage charitable activities. This year the proceeds of this online event will be directed towards blood and stem cell research. Stem cells
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Remembering the gift of life: #Inhonour

Tuesday, November 10, 2015
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News release
Canadians encouraged to donate blood to honour armed forces (CANADA) - We need thousands of new blood donors every year and Canadian Blood Services encourages a new generation of donors to pay tribute this month to the men and women who have served or are serving our country by donating blood
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Annual report highlights new connections with donors and value to Canadian health care

Monday, October 19, 2015
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Statement
On Oct. 2, Canadian Blood Services presented its 2014–2015 annual report, How We Connect, to the provincial and territorial ministers of health. The report summarizes and reflects on the past year’s activities and outlines some of our greatest successes and challenges. Among the highlights is our
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Give thanks, #GiveLife

Friday, October 09, 2015
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News release
Family of young platelet recipient thankful for the generosity of blood donors (CANADA)- Canadian Blood Services reminds all eligible donors that they have the power to give life this Thanksgiving and encourages them to make blood donation part of their celebrations. “What a great way to give thanks
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Canadian high school students have the power to give life through Young Blood for Life challenge

Thursday, October 08, 2015
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News release
National challenge supports ongoing need for new donors (CANADA) - This fall, high school students across Canada are getting back to school and learning new things, including how to save lives. Many students have the power to give life and help Canadian Blood Services meet the needs of patients
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