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Canadian Blood Services CEO recognized as one of Canada's most powerful doctors


Monday, September 28, 2015
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Statement
Canadian Blood Services is pleased to share that our CEO, Graham Sher, MD, PhD, has been recognized by his peers as one of Canada’s most powerful doctors. The announcement was made in the September 15, 2015 edition of The Medical Post, a publication of the Canadian Heathcare Network. Dr. Sher is

Canadian Blood Services to celebrate first World Marrow Donor Day


Friday, September 18, 2015
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News release
(OTTAWA) – Canadian Blood Services will join other stem cell registries around the world to commemorate the first ever World Marrow Donor Day (WMDD) on September 19. The day is designed to draw attention to the need to increase the number of donors from all ancestral backgrounds on worldwide

Labour Disruption at Canadian Blood Services


Monday, September 07, 2015
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Statement
Despite continued negotiations, Canadian Blood Services and the Nova Scotia Union of Public and Private Employees (NSUPE) have not been able to come to an agreement in Prince Edward Island. As of September 7, 11 employees represented by NSUPE Local 19 have chosen to go on strike. We are disappointed

Donors encouraged to honour childhood cancer awareness month


Tuesday, September 01, 2015
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News release
Canadians can help childhood cancer patients by donating blood, stem cells or cord blood Canadian Blood Services is asking eligible donors to make an appointment to donate blood this September in honour of childhood cancer awareness month. “We hope Canadians will consider taking an hour out of their

Blood donations needed: National inventory has declined this summer


Tuesday, July 28, 2015
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News release
Donors are needed to boost inventory through the August long weekend (OTTAWA) – The national blood inventory has steadily declined this summer and needs a boost to continue to meet the needs of patients through the August long weekend and into the coming weeks. Canadian Blood Services is asking

Report of the Advisory Panel on Healthcare Innovation


Friday, July 24, 2015
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Statement
Canadian Blood Services welcomes Unleashing Innovation: Excellent Healthcare for Canada, the recently released report by the federal Advisory Panel on Healthcare Innovation. We were pleased to participate in the panel’s national consultations and support its call for further pan-Canadian

Canadian Blood Services Board Chair named to the Order of Canada


Thursday, July 02, 2015
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News release
Leah Hollins recognized for outstanding work in health-care delivery (OTTAWA) – Leah Hollins, Canadian Blood Services Board Chair, has been named a Member of the Order of Canada by His Excellency Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada. In her citation, Leah Hollins is recognized

Turn a negative into a positive this Canada Day


Monday, June 29, 2015
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News release
RH negative blood is rare and inventory is low (OTTAWA) – Preparations for Canada Day are underway and Canadian Blood Services wants people to think of blood donation as a gift to their country. We need all blood donors to book an appointment now, particularly those with Rh negative blood. “Only

Canadian Blood Services’ Cord Blood Bank is now officially launched


Thursday, June 25, 2015
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News release
Media are invited to join us on June 25 for a first-hand look at Canadian Blood Services’ Cord Blood Bank. When: June 25, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m Where: 40 Concourse Gate, Ottawa, Ontario Who: Heidi Elmoazzen, Director, Canadian Blood Services’ Cord Blood Bank National resource now