The Holland Laboratory has strong programs in the basic sciences related to transfusion medicine and carries out development work in support of Red Cross Biomedical Services programs. A scientific staff of more than 250 focuses on: Developing new biomedical products and technologies that will address the health needs of patients worldwide.

Developing new biomedical products and technologies that will address the health needs of patients worldwide. Goals include finding improved ways to produce needed therapeutic plasma products, developing methods of eliminating residual infectious agents from tested donor blood and finding new applications for Red Cross products.

In 1982, American Red Cross Tissue Services (ARCTS) was established to meet the growing need for tissue. Red Cross Tissue Services is one of the largest full-service tissue banks in the nation offering patients the benefits of years of experience. The Red Cross provides about one-fifth of the nation's tissue for transplantation. The Red Cross helped approximately 85,000 people last year, through the generous gifts of more than 2,000 donor families.

The blood will be delivered to a blood component laboratory at the Red Cross, where it is processed into several components (e.g., red blood cells, platelets, plasma, etc.). A single blood donation can help as many as three different patients.

When a tissue donor family agrees to donate their loved one's tissue, they work with a Red Cross trained donor coordinator to determine what specific tissues they wish to donate. Red Cross donor family coordinators undergo regular training to ensure the wishes of its donor families are respected.

Clara Barton (1821-1912) dominates the early history of the American Red Cross, which was modeled after the International Red Cross. She did not originate the Red Cross idea, but she was the first person to establish a lasting Red Cross Society in America. She successfully organized the American Association of the Red Cross in Washington, D.C., on May 21, 1881.

The Red Cross is committed to saving lives and easing suffering. This diverse organization serves humanity and helps you by providing relief to victims of disaster, both locally and globally. The Red Cross is responsible for half of the nation's blood supply and blood products. The Red Cross gives health and safety training to the public and provides emergency social services to U.S. military members and their families.

The Red Cross idea was born in 1859, when Henry Dunant, a young Swiss man, came upon the scene of a bloody battle in Solferino, Italy, between the armies of imperial Austria and the Franco-Sardinian alliance. Some 40,000 men lay dead or dying on the battlefield and the wounded were lacking medical attention. Dunant organized local people to bind the soldiers' wounds and to feed and comfort them.

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

The American Red Cross functions independently of the government but works closely with government agencies, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), during times of major crises. It is responsible for giving aid to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and to disaster victims at home and abroad.

The Red Cross needs healthy donors. Most people choose to donate because they want to share their healthy blood with someone who needs it. Some potential donors, however, may have been exposed to diseases which could affect their blood donation. Specifically some people can be at high risk for exposure to HIV, the virus which causes AIDS, without realizing it. The Red Cross asks lifestyle and behavior questions prior to donation so individuals at risk are prevented from donating.

The Red Cross does not perform blood tests to determine paternity. For personal blood tests, such as a paternity test, individuals should contact their personal physician or local health department. Initially, as with anything new, the donation procedure may move slightly slower than expected as both donors and Red Cross staff become more acquainted with the new form and information. The new system will ultimately make the donation process more streamlined.

HIV-1/2, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, human T-lymphotropic virus type I/II and syphilis. The American Red Cross Tissue Services has instituted quality control and quality assurance systems above and beyond those required by current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, which makes it one of the leaders in the tissue banking industry. All Red Cross facilities have received accreditation by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB).

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Our research group at UCSF tries to discover the causes of cancers (lung, brain, breast cancers and leukemia) in children and adults. We also study the question why some patients with cancer live longer and healthier lives than others. The long range goal of our research is better prevention and treatments of cancer. To conduct these studies we interview people with the cancer and compare them to people without the cancer, to determine the differences.

Humanity: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavours, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.

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The Red Cross makes every effort to recruit a healthy population of volunteer blood donors. The Red Cross discards about 2 % of the blood it collects because of test results (usually false positive results), even though only a fraction of those pose a threat and a true health risk.

In addition to recruiting only volunteer donors, the American Red Cross provides information about high-risk behaviors associated with transmissible diseases, conducts a rigorous behavioral and health history screening interview of all donors prior to donation and conducts up to 12 tests for infectious diseases, including AIDS, hepatitis, syphilis and leukemia.

Blood is a drug and must be prescribed by a physician. The American Red Cross and all other blood collection organizations in the US must follow all regulations set forth by the Food and Drug Administration, without exception. While the FDA periodically reviews the current lifetime deferral for men who have had sex with other men, its stance on this issue remains in effect at this time.

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Your local Red Cross depends entirely on gifts from individuals, businesses and foundations. Your local Red Cross does not receive any government funding.

The natural disaster with the highest death toll in U.S. history was the Galveston, Texas, hurricane of 1900 in which an estimated 6,000 people were killed. Clara Barton, founder and president of the American Red Cross in 1900, gathered a team and traveled by train from Washington, D.C., to Galveston as soon as she heard the news of the disaster to provide relief.

Evidence of Red Cross insurance coverage is available in the form of a Memorandum of Insurance (MOI) at www.marsh.com/moi?client=2077. The MOI is a listing of liability policies, policy numbers and insurance companies, and general property information prepared by Marsh USA, Inc., the insurance broker for the Red Cross. The Memorandum is available at any time, subject to web site maintenance and information updates.

The Red Cross follows Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) standards. These help ensure that the highest possible quality of tissue is used. Red Cross Tissue Services' safety record is excellent. There has never been a documented case of HIV or hepatitis transmission from a Red Cross tissue transplant. All tissue is procured and processed in an aseptic environment.

Although the red cross is not a religious symbol, some societies view it as such. The symbol of the red crescent is used instead of the red cross by societies in most Islamic countries; and the Magen David Adom, or Red Shield of David, is used in Israel.

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The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization funded through the United Way and financial contributions from the community. Many services, such as disaster relief and social services, are free to those who need them. We charge a fee for our courses in order to recover some of our costs and maximize the use of our charitable dollars.

Often, the term "International Red Cross" is used incorrectly in the public domain when referring to one of the many organizations who make up the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

The American Red Cross has been offering young people opportunities in education and training for more than 85 years. Youth learn how to stay safe through first aid classes and community disaster education. They learn important life skills and develop leadership abilities through mentoring programs and employment training opportunities.