Donations

The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage as donations have stalled during one of the most critical times of year.

The funds will be matched by the UGA Foundation, bringing the total value of the gift to $2.2 million to establish the M. Douglas Ivester Scholar at the School of Medicine.

The Red Cross is stepping up efforts to help COVID-19 patients. The agency currently tests blood donations for coronavirus antibodies and spokesperson…

A spike in the nation’s COVID-19 cases has led to an emergency plasma shortage and the American Red Cross is asking patients who have survived the virus…