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What to know before you go: Tips for a first-time blood donor

The American Red Cross recently launched the Missing Types campaign to raise awareness of the need for new blood donors – and those who haven’t given in a while – to donate and help ensure lifesavi…

» How to Donate

There are several types of donations you can make through Blood Assurance which will make an impact in your community<br>Whole blood donors are the lifeblood of our community!<br>Whole blood donation is the most common form of donating: whole blood is collected from the donor and taken to the laboratory where it is separated into specific components, such as red blood cells, platelets and plasma. Donors can provide a whole blood donation every 56 days (8 weeks). A whole blood donation takes…

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What You Need to Know About Blood Donation

If you’re interested in donating blood, it’s important to know who’s eligible, how to prepare, and more importantly, where to give.

Health Care Heroes: Blood Bank Expands Scope to Include Research, Wellness

It’s hard to argue with medical procedures that curtail the demand for blood. But consider what their advent means for blood banks.

Building a blood bank

Blood banks in need of donations, find upcoming blood drives

Social Services for the Elderly: How Can I Get Help?

Have you considered how you can get help should you need it? There are a range of social services available to you as a senior.

Pondering A Social Services Career?

So you’re thinking of getting into the field of Social Services? Why? I’ll bet it’s because you want to help people; make a difference. Noble of you really, and we can never have enough good people with good intentions who care and are willing to serve others. ...

Elderly housing with supportive social services can reduce hospital use, study finds

Investing in affordable housing that offers supportive social services to senior citizens on Medicare has the potential to reduce hospital admissions and the amount of time needing inpatient hospital care by better managing chronic health conditions, according to a Rutgers study.

Parents who won't let their son wear a skirt may have to be referred to social services, schools...

Parents who refuse to let their son wear a skirt to school may need to be referred to social services, a council’s guidance has advised schools.

Affordable housing with supportive social services may trim hospital costs, study finds

At a time when policymakers are trying to reduce hospital-related costs, a relatively simple adjustment could help dramatically. The proposed solution? Invest more in affordable seniors’ housing that offers supportive social services, according to a Rutgers University study.

When Social Services Undermine Well-being

The intertwined challenges that many people face might be addressed more effectively together than separately.

Become a donor for Blood Bank of Hawaii and save a life — or three

The Blood Bank is putting out an urgent call for donors, especially those with type-O blood.

Is Your Medical Practice A Social Service Or A Business?

These are two entirely different goals and if a definitive answer doesn’t immediately pop out of your mouth you’re in trouble.

Did the new Blood Bank cost too much?

Dear Doctor: Why did the blood bank reject my donation?

I had my blood rechecked and all came back as negative, so why am I not allowed to donate again?

Social services experts say opioids have increased the need for foster care

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, opioids have been the main reason for an increased need of foster parents within the last few years.

Social Services: Listen to People Who Have Experienced Poverty

We need the people who administer social services at the state and local levels to do a better job of providing programs and policies that work in people’s lives.

Should I Get a Master of Social Work or an MS in Human and Social Services?

Learn what differentiates an MSW degree from a master’s in human services—and how you can earn either through an online university.