Tag: blood

– National Blood Donor Month: Red Cross, NFL Team Up to Support Patients

WEBWIRE – Friday, January 5, 2024 January is National Blood Donor Month and once again the American Red Cross and the National Football League are teaming up to help patients in need by urging individuals to kick off 2024 with a blood or platelet donation. Those who come to give fromJanuary 1-31, 2024, will automatically be entered to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegasas our thank you for helping during the critical post-holiday time. The winner and guest will get to enjoy Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, access to day-of in-stadium pre-game activities, ... Read more

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Appoints MaryAnn Fragola, DNP, ANPc, ACHPN to Chief of Wellness Services

 New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the appointment of MaryAnn Fragola, DNP, ANPc, ACHPN, to Chief of Wellness Services. “We are proud to welcome MaryAnn Fragola to this pivotal role,” said Dr. Jeff Vacirca, CEO of NYCBS. “With an invaluable tenure of over two decades at NYCBS, MaryAnn’s expertise and steadfast commitment to patient care position her as the perfect leader for our Wellness Services.” Dr. Fragola previously served as Clinical Director of Supportive and Palliative Care. As Chief, Dr. Fragola will oversee a comprehensive range of patient ... Read more

Hong Kong – LegCo Blood Donation Day held successfully (with photos)

LegCo Blood Donation Day held successfully (with photos) ******************************************************** The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:      The Legislative Council (LegCo) Blood Donation Day was successfully held for two consecutive days (December 13 and 14) in the LegCo Complex. A total of 46 people took part in the event, including 14 LegCo Members, 20 Members’ staff and 12 LegCo Secretariat staff.        The mobile blood donation vehicle of the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service was parked at Public Entrance 1 of the LegCo Complex to facilitate blood donation.        Members participating in the ... Read more

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Open in Middletown

 New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, announced today the opening of their newest location in Middletown. The center located at 419 E Main St, Suite 110 Middletown, NY 10940, will provide patients with access to world-class cancer care, including clinical trial research, close to home. “We are excited to expand our reach in Orange County by opening the doors to our new center in Middletown,” said Jeff Vacirca, MD, Chief Executive Officer of NYCBS. “This expansion allows us to better serve the healthcare needs of the community, and we look ... Read more

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Dr. Adam Hines

 New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of oncologist-hematologist Adam Hines, MD. He will practice at 2236 Nostrand Avenue, NY 11210, and 260 Sunrise Hwy, 3rd Floor, Valley Stream, NY 11581. “We are proud to welcome Dr. Hines to our practice,” said Jeff Vacirca, MD, CEO of NYCBS. “His commitment to patient-centered care perfectly aligns with our mission to provide world-class care to our patients.” Dr. Hines has a special interest in Thoracic and head and neck malignancies with a focus on lung cancer. He believes working ... Read more