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Changes to Donor Eligibility Requirements Allow More People to Give Blood
Arkansas Blood Institute is Calling on Donors of All Blood Types to Give
February 19 (LITTLE ROCK) – As winter weather and resulting blood drive cancelations severely impact the supply of life-saving blood, Arkansas Blood...// Read More
COVID-19 Vaccines Create Eligibility Confusion for Blood Donors
January 31, 2021 (LITTLE ROCK) – While recent vaccinations have brought hope to many, they’ve also brought confusion from donors about how receiving the COVID vaccine affects blood donation eligibility.
Individuals who...// Read More
Alert: Emergency Blood Shortage, Donors Critically Needed
October 28, 2020 – Arkansas Blood Institute is experiencing an emergency blood shortage and is issuing an urgent call for donors of all blood types.
A rare ice storm affecting neighboring parts of the service area has caused...// Read More