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Blood Donation Basics

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What are platelets?

Platelets are tiny cell fragments in your blood with a big job.

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Hosting a Blood Drive

When you host a blood drive, you are making a direct connection between the people you know around you and the hospital patients whose lives depend on the availability of blood.

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Iron Myth Buster

Think you know about iron in food? Separate fact from fiction, and learn some cool stuff along the way.

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Five Reasons to Donate Blood

Are you a new donor, or trying to convince someone to donate blood? Check out our top reasons to become a blood donor. There's more to it than saving lives.

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Did You Know? Blood Usage Facts.

Each year, nearly 5 million Americans need blood transfusions. But which patients use the most blood might surprise you.

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What Is the Most Common Blood Type?

If you ever wondered what the most common blood type is, we’re here to fill in the blanks.

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