Penn State is winner of "Points for Pints" Challenge
4/26/2002 - Penn State is #1…
…#1 among 19 universities in the American Red Cross Blood Services’ first-ever “Points for Pints Intercollegiate Blood Drive Challenge,” conducted from October 2001 through March 2002.
Marsha Johnson Evans Named Red Cross President and CEO
7/8/2002 - At its national headquarters in Washington, D.C., the American Red Cross announced that the Red Cross Board of Governors has elected Marsha “Marty” Johnson Evans to be the new President and CEO of the humanitarian organization effective August 5, 2002.
Saving Lives At School
10/29/2002 - At Flintstone Elementary School in Maryland, students are learning to read by helping to save lives.
RED CROSS BLOOD SERVICES EMPLOYEES HONORED
10/29/2002 - Seven employees of the Greater Alleghenies Region, American Red Cross Blood Services, have been honored by their peers for outstanding service and achievements.
PSU-MSU donor challenge results are in
11/20/2002 - 2002 Challenge Collects Most Blood Ever!
Site Selected for New Regional Headquarters
11/29/2002 - Officials of American Red Cross Blood Services, Greater Alleghenies Region, have signed a letter of intent to negotiate the purchase of a 13.71-acre Richland Township property for the region’s new headquarters facility. The property is located on JARI Drive in the Johnstown Business Park.
DONORS URGED TO GIVE BLOOD AT OPEN SITES
12/5/2002 -
Because of the urgent need for blood during the holiday season, donors are urged to donate blood at the following blood drives that are open despite the winter storm:
Immediate Need for O-Negative Donors
1/3/2003 - The local American Red Cross is urging all eligible blood donors with type O-negative blood to donate blood immediately
National Appeal for Donors Released
1/15/2003 - The nation’s blood supply has reached a critical low, causing the American Red Cross, American Association of Blood Banks and America’s Blood Centers to issue a united call for blood donors to give blood.
Southern Region (Georgia) takes precautionary measures with blood supply
1/31/2003 - On Thursday, January 30, the American Red Cross Blood Services, Southern Region asked its hospitals to voluntarily suspend use of certain blood units collected recently in Georgia and Northern Florida. This action is not a recall, but a precautionary measure taken in the best interest of patient safety after some blood collected was found to have white particles in it.
Two Red Cross Employees Receive High Honors
2/7/2003 - Two employees of the Greater Alleghenies Region, American Red Cross Blood Services, receive Tiffany Awards.
Statement of the American Red Cross Concerning Blood Quarantine
2/10/2003 - WASHINGTON, February 7, 2003 -The American Red Cross continues to work in cooperation with the(FDA),(CDC), and others in assessing the current situation about the blood supply.
Statement of the American Red Cross Concerning Blood Quarantine
2/13/2003 - The American Red Cross has received further testing results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Gov. Rendall urges donations
2/21/2003 - Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Urges the Commonwealth to Donate Blood in Response to Critical Shortage
Inventories plummet, hospital orders cut
5/21/2003 - Hospital blood orders cut as holiday weekend approaches
Blood Inventories Plummet; Red Cross Issues Appeal
6/8/2003 - The local American Red Cross has issued an emergency appeal for blood donors after months of low donor turn-out and decreasing blood inventories.
HOLIDAY WEEKEND CONCERNS RED CROSS
6/30/2003 -
Three weeks into an emergency appeal for donors, Red Cross officials say that blood inventories remain at alarmingly low levels for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend.
Celebrate America’s Birthday, Roll Up Your Sleeves for the 4th
7/2/2003 - The American Red Cross Encourages Blood Donations to Meet Local Needs
Local American Red Cross joins in nationwide blood donor appeal
7/7/2003 - The 100-county Greater Alleghenies Region of American Red Cross Blood Services joins the nation’s non-profit blood collection organizations in calling for immediate blood donations to boost critically low supplies.
Pennsylvania’s First Lady Joins the Red Cross to Issue Urgent Holiday Call for Blood Donations
8/26/2003 - Rolling up her own sleeves to donate blood, Pennsylvania’s First Lady, Judge Marjorie O. Rendell, asks Pennsylvanians to join her in a lifesaving act now to ease a critical blood shortage.
PA's First Lady Urges Donations
8/28/2003 - JUDGE MARJORIE O. RENDELL, PENNSYLVANIA’S FIRST LADY, URGES VOLUNTEERS TO DONATE BLOOD
RED CROSS ISSUES AN EMERGENCY APPEAL
12/10/2003 - Less than a day’s supply of Type O blood on blood center shelves
RED CROSS EXTENDS EMERGENCY APPEAL
1/6/2004 - Less than a day’s supply of most blood types on blood center shelves
Storm Hinders Blood Collections
1/26/2004 - Adding to an already critically low blood supply, the potential to collect at least 100 units of blood was lost today due to last evening’s storm, Red Cross officials report.
Winners Announced in Poster Contest
2/24/2004 - American Red Cross Blood Services, Greater Alleghenies Region, has announced the awardees in its 2003 Cultural Diversity Poster Contest, held in cooperation with the BottleWorks Ethnic Arts Center.
March is Red Cross Month
3/1/2004 - Each year the President of the United States proclaims March “Red Cross Month.” The American Red Cross uses this opportunity to promote its services to the American public and for fund-raising. But, how did this tradition come about?
First Annual Spring Forward to Wellness Health Fair
3/11/2004 - American Red Cross, Conemaugh Health System, UPMC Lee Regional
and other area agencies team up for community event.
Summer 2004 Blood Supply “Snapshot”
6/1/2004 - One year ago this week the Greater Alleghenies Region launched its current emergency blood appeal. Fifty-two weeks and numerous news releases later, blood supplies within our 100-county service area remain at critically low levels in several blood types.
Emergency need for type O blood
6/28/2004 - In order to avoid a blood emergency during the Fourth of July holiday, Red Cross officials are urging eligible individuals, especially those with type O blood, to make a blood donation as soon as possible.
Greater Alleghenies Region Joins National Appeal
7/12/2004 - Within the 100-county Greater Alleghenies Region, supplies of several blood types have fallen to emergency levels, with a day or less supply available for distribution to nearly 100 hospitals for patient care.
Put "Families First" this Holiday Season
12/21/2004 - The Greater Alleghenies Region, area Family Readiness Groups, area political leaders and businesses collaborate on a series of blood drives in Altoona, Greensburg, Johnstown, Lewistown and Philipsburg to increase holiday blood supplies and provide a means for area residents to send messages of support for military personnel.
Congressman Murtha visits Family First blood drive
12/29/2004 - Rep. John P. Murtha, 12th District, PA, visited the Families First blood drive in Johnstown yesterday to thank donors for their gift.
Congressman supports, visits drive
12/29/2004 - Representative John P. Murtha, 12th District (PA), visited a Families First Blood Drive yesterday to thank donors for their support.
Spring Forward to Wellness 2005 Set for April 2
2/28/2005 - American Red Cross, Conemaugh Health System, UPMC Lee Regional
and other area agencies team up for community event
Storms, Colds & Flu Batter Blood Inventories
2/28/2005 - Johnstown, Pa.: Winter storms and widespread outbreaks of colds and flu have resulted in cancelled bloodmobiles and blood donation appointments, prompting the Greater Alleghenies Region of American Red Cross Blood Services to launch an emergency appeal for blood donors.
Changes to Donor Eligibility Criteria and Donation Process
3/18/2005 - Changes to the Blood Donation Record and donor eligibility go into effect March 21.
Save lives on the highway of life
5/11/2005 - For details about the brand new 2005 summer campaign...including details about how YOU could win an SUV...click here!
New Headquarters Reaches Substantial Completion
7/11/2005 - American Red Cross Blood Services, Greater Alleghenies Region, has announced the “substantial completion” of its new 128,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Richland Township.
Red Cross receives federal funding for facility
8/11/2005 - American Red Cross Blood Services region receives $1.9 million
in federal funding to support state-of-the-art information technology systems
Grand Opening of New Facility Set
8/11/2005 - Grand Opening/Dedication of new American Red Cross Blood Services headquarters facility set for (Tuesday) August 23
Red Cross Blood Services announces poster contest
4/24/2006 - Calling 4th - 6th grade artists!
Jim Starr appointed CEO of Greater Alleghenies Region
6/28/2006 - New CEO brings 16 years of leadership and management experience to his new position
Keep Your Motor Runnin' Campaign Ends
10/13/2006 -
Homer City, Pa., resident wins
2006 Harley Davidson Fat Boy
Top prize in Red Cross’s Keep Your Motor Runnin’ campaign
Area residents can score big...
12/5/2006 - ...During 2006-07 partnership between American Red Cross Blood Services and Johnstown Chiefs
American Red Cross Blood Region issued 20-Day Strike Notice
1/11/2007 - Union representing approximately 160 blood drive workers announces intent to strike January 28 if new bargaining agreement is not reached
Wintry Weather Increases Blood Inventory Concerns
1/22/2007 - Red Cross states its reserves of types O negative,
A negative and B negative remain below one-day level
Red Cross Blood Services Blood Drive Workers On Strike
1/28/2007 - Blood Drives in 66 counties in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia may be affected
Red Cross accepts union offer to return to work
1/31/2007 - Communication Workers of America impose no conditions to return to work January 31, 2007; Red Cross officials hopeful workers' return will lead to finalization of a new three-year contract
Red Cross blood region begins renovations project
2/5/2007 - Expansion of manufacturing area to bring additional jobs to Jari Drive facility
Red Cross: Blood and platelet donors urgently needed
2/16/2007 - Storm forces cancellation of blood drives representing nearly 700 potential blood donations
Red Cross: Blood and platelet donors still needed
2/19/2007 - Local blood region calls on public to replenish storm-impacted supplies
American Red Cross Blood Services, Communications Workers of America, reach tentative new three-year agreement
3/1/2007 - Both Red Cross and union officials characterize the tentative agreement as equitable and balanced in achieving both organizations’ needs.
Unionized American Red Cross blood drive workers ratify new three-year agreement
3/20/2007 - New agreement in place through December 14, 2009
Youth and Music Saves Lives
3/30/2007 - Regional campaign targets high school and college students
Red Cross Blood Services celebrates star supporters
5/3/2007 - Individuals and organizations in 18 counties among awardees
Somerset, Pa., youth to represent American Red Cross Blood Services at World Blood Donor Day (June 14, 2007) events
6/4/2007 - Local blood drives among hundreds around the world on June 14
1st Annual Red Cross Blood Services Vampire 5K Run/Walk
10/27/2007 - 1st Annual Red Cross Blood Services Vampire 5K Run/Walk
Red Cross Blood Services region announces poster contest
11/19/2007 - Proceeds to benefit the national Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
Governor Rendell signs House Bill 191 into law
11/27/2007 - PA House Bill 191, which takes effect January 20, 2008, permits 16-year-olds to donate blood in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with parental consent...
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