Blood Donation
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Blood donations needed
Summer means greater demand for blood as donations drop due to vacations and school closings.
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Dartmouth Health Blood Donor Program guideline changes help increase donations, maintain safety
By Newsroom
Until recently, some members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their sexual partners were barred from donating based on outdated science.