Some hospitals turning to transfusions less often

The lazy days of summer bring extra pleas from blood centers, as regular donors go on vacation and school lets out.

Get started on summer: donate blood

VALPARAISO | With summer around the corner, and the end of the school year in sight, new and eligible blood donors are urged to help strengthen the blood supply by volunteering to give in the next few weeks.

Nonprofit organizations can expect growth, complex challenges

Portage High School student Clarissa Walkowiak has a needle removed by American Red Cross collection specialist Roger Voshall during the Porter County Career Center blood drive last August. According to the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, one in 11 workers in Indiana is employe…

Varicose veins can be easily treated

Varicose veins can cause big, unsightly ropes down your legs, but the problem can be more than just a cosmetic one. The veins can cause persistent pain, tiredness, cramping and restless legs.

Blood donors needed to make up for Sandy's losses

The American Red Cross is leaning on blood donors in other parts of the country to make up for the decline in donations on the East Coast.

Students give back to community by donating blood

Portage High School junior Dustin Balboa gives blood for the first time Friday with the help of Red Cross collection specialist Jo Ann Stovall-Link at the Porter County Career Center's blood drive.

Students give back to community by donating blood

Valparaiso resident Zack Miller, a student at the Porter County Career and Technical Center, gives blood Friday during the center's blood drive. Students from 10 region high schools were bused in to participate.

Students give back to community by donating blood

Blood is collected from a student during the Porter County Career Center blood drive on Friday.

Students give back to community by donating blood

Portage High School student Clarissa Walkowiak watches Friday as blood is collected from her arm during the Porter County Career Center blood drive in Valparaiso. It was Clarissa's second time giving blood.

Students give back to community by donating blood

Chesterton High School junior Miles Meroz gives blood for the first time Friday in his life during the Porter County Career Center's blood drive. Students from 10 region high schools participated in the drive through the American Red Cross.

Students give back to community by donating blood

Portage High School junior Dustin Balboa gives blood for the first time Friday with the help of Red Cross collection specialist Jo Ann Stovall-Link at the Porter County Career and Technical Center's blood drive.

Students give back to community by donating blood

Portage High School student Clarissa Walkowiak has a needle removed by American Red Cross collection specialist Roger Voshall during the Porter County Career Center blood drive. Students from 10 region high schools participated in the drive.

An education in giving

Willowcreek Middle School eighth-grader Ruth Nicholson, left, hands teacher Dan Merrill a drink while he has his blood drawn Tuesday during a Red Cross blood drive in the school cafeteria. Students in the Builder's Club at the school were volunteering their time.

An education in giving

Willowcreek Middle School eighth-grader Morelia Hernandez dressed as the Red Cross mascot Buddy the Blood Drop dances Tuesday for people having their blood drawn during a Red Cross blood drive in the school cafeteria.

An education in giving

Willowcreek Middle School eighth-grader Tommy Vinroe, left, hands Portage High School senior Danny Nilkinson a drink Tuesday while he has his blood drawn during a Red Cross blood drive in the school cafeteria. Students in the Builder's Club at the school were volunteering their time to help …

Gift of Life

Jadrien Doss, 17, watches nervously as his blood is drawn Thursday at Morton High School. Doss was born premature and received several blood transfusions that saved his life. He now has a chance to return the favor.

Gift of Life

Jadrien Doss, 17, gives blood for the first time Thursday at Morton High School in Hammond.

Gift of Life

Jadrien Doss, 17, gives blood for the first time Thursday at Morton High School in Hammond.

Those in doubt could be eligible blood donors

MERRILLVILLE | Think you're not a good candidate for blood donation? Think again.

The season of giving

Dan Patton, of Portage, stretches his hand while giving blood Monday inside the Red Cross Bloodmobile at the Portage YMCA. According to the Red Cross, 38,000 blood donations are needed every day for patients.