In the face of the impact of COVID-19, many “non-essential” medical procedures have been put on hold, but for those in need of organ or blood donations, this has caused a dangerous shortage. Dr. Marwa Kilani, an internal medicine specialist from Providence Holy Cross, shared her perspective on the effects of COVID-19 on her work and the impact it has ...
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‘Severe’ Blood Shortage Reported Due To Coronavirus, Blood Drive Planned In Santa Clarita
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is set to team up with the American Red Cross Thursday to host a blood drive after the coronavirus, COVID-19, led to the cancellation of multiple drives, causing a “severe” shortage of blood, officials said. Nearly 2,700 Red Cross blood drives have been canceled across the country and in Santa Clarita due to coronavirus concerns, resulting ...
Read More »3-Year-Old Santa Clarita Boy In Need Of Blood Donations Ahead Of Open-Heart Surgery
A blood drive has been set up for a three-year-old Santa Clarita boy who is set to face his third open-heart surgery in February. Rocky Graham is like many other toddlers in several ways. He is an active toddler who loves riding his scooter and playing with his family. However, unlike most toddlers, Rocky is diagnosed with a congenital heart ...
Read More »UPDATE: 8-Year-Old Girl Dies After Open Heart Surgery
Lilly Whitaker, 8, of Santa Clarita, died Friday while recovering from open heart surgery, a family friend told KHTS. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Lilly was fighting for her life, according to family and friends, after undergoing open-heart surgery Thursday. She showed signs of progress after the surgery while still on life ...
Read More »Providence Blood Donor Center To Host Blood Drive At Bowman High School
The Providence Blood Donor Center is expected to host a blood drive at Bowman High School on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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