Odds are you’ve been asked to donate blood before — maybe even from us at The Star recently, as we prepare for a blood drive on Tuesday. And you’ve maybe heard the request for donations even more over ...

Blood Assurance is facing a critical shortage of blood, plasma, and platelets just as the holiday season is starting. As the primary supplier for many area hospitals, it is essential to get donations ...

The business of collecting blood for money is growing nationwide, and Gainesville is no exception. The city is already home to for-profit plasma collection centers KEDPLASMA Gainesville and Grifols ...