Gay man finally allowed to donate blood after 10 years of volunteering
Though he's volunteered with the American Red Cross for a decade, it wasn't until last year that Ralph Galvan, a gay man, was able to donate blood himself.
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Though he's volunteered with the American Red Cross for a decade, it wasn't until last year that Ralph Galvan, a gay man, was able to donate blood himself.
The need for blood donations remains constant as nonprofit organizations like Vitalant face many hurdles from before and during the pandemic. While a large percentage of the population is eligible to donate, only a small fraction give blood as many remain afraid to go through the process.
For decades, many gay and bisexual men have been banned from donating blood. While the FDA has loosened restrictions, critics say the current rules still exclude far too many people. Len Ramirez reports. (6/21/23)
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
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A Bay Area woman whose ife was saved by multiple blood donations after she gave birth was able to meet some of the donors who gave blood.
A Bay Area woman whose life was saved by multiple blood donations after she gave birth was able to meet some of the donors who gave blood. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (1-13-23)
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As CBS Bay Area partners with Vitalant to encourage people to donate blood amid critical shortages, we're hearing from members of the community who say the gift of blood is the gift of life.
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Battling sickle cell and cancer, an East Bay couple credits blood donors with helping them dance into their golden years. Itay Hod reports. (1/10/23)
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