AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine Gov. Paul LePage is encouraging residents to participate in a holiday blood drive this week. The American Red Cross, FairPoint Communications and other groups are hosting a blood drive in Bangor and Portland on Friday. Blood can be donated between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Portland […]
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EMMC expects to save $175K annually after dropping longtime blood contract with Red Cross
BANGOR — Eastern Maine Medical Center expects to save about $175,000 per year by stepping away from American Red Cross Blood Services for the first time in decades and starting a new relationship with a smaller West Coast blood provider, according to the doctor who oversees EMMC’s blood management operations. The Bangor hospital announced Monday […]
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EMMC drops Red Cross; hospital signs contract with Puget Sound
BANGOR — Eastern Maine Medical Center has signed on with a Seattle-based blood supplier and decided to discontinue its contractual relationship with American Red Cross Blood Services, the hospital announced Monday. The Bangor-based health facility has signed a contract with Puget Sound Blood Center for the purchase of blood and blood products, according to an […]
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Red Cross says thanks to those who helped fire victims
AUBURN — Heartfelt words of gratitude were shared early Thursday evening by victims of three devastating downtown Lewiston fires almost six months ago and by many members of the community who came forward with immediate and essential help. At a reception at the Hilton Garden Inn, the United Valley chapter of the American Red Cross […]
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Red Cross asks for blood donors
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — The American Red Cross has put out an emergency request for platelet and blood donors of all blood types to deal with a shortfall. Michael Kempesty, CEO for the Northern New England Blood Services Region, said the organization is counting on volunteers. “Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. […]