
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.
Almost five years after a blood transfusion played a critical role in saving the life of an eight-week baby, his mother is encouraging as many people as she can to donate blood.
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)
Each day, Lisa Nash serves her community, but she wouldn't be able to do her important work as Deputy Mayor of San Mateo without a life-saving donation. Lauren Toms reports.
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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Vallejo police arrested a man last weekend after a vehicle pursuit led to a San Pablo casino, where officers found the man allegedly had 23 grams of methamphetamine for sale.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Wednesday announced over two dozen charges being brought against the two suspects who allegedly crashed into a Mission sports bar during a police pursuit Sunday, injuring six people.
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A vehicle struck and killed someone walking in a street in Santa Rosa on Tuesday evening, according to police.
Vallejo police arrested a man last weekend after a vehicle pursuit led to a San Pablo casino, where officers found the man allegedly had 23 grams of methamphetamine for sale.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Wednesday announced over two dozen charges being brought against the two suspects who allegedly crashed into a Mission sports bar during a police pursuit Sunday, injuring six people.
San Francisco is ramping up its efforts to battle a deadly fentanyl crisis with the city's new mayor declaring a state of emergency because of the drug's impact.
Officials in Fremont approved a strict new ordinance banning homeless encampments on all public property, which included a controversial provision that has raised concerns among workers who provide outreach to the unhoused.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Wednesday announced over two dozen charges being brought against the two suspects who allegedly crashed into a Mission sports bar during a police pursuit Sunday, injuring six people.
San Francisco is ramping up its efforts to battle a deadly fentanyl crisis with the city's new mayor declaring a state of emergency because of the drug's impact.
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Vallejo police arrested a man last weekend after a vehicle pursuit led to a San Pablo casino, where officers found the man allegedly had 23 grams of methamphetamine for sale.
Officials in Fremont approved a strict new ordinance banning homeless encampments on all public property, which included a controversial provision that has raised concerns among workers who provide outreach to the unhoused.
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Contra Costa Health on Tuesday responded to a Martinez Refining Company report that chemicals and combustion byproducts from the three-day fire earlier this month included those that can cause cancer, and heart and lung disease.
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A vehicle struck and killed someone walking in a street in Santa Rosa on Tuesday evening, according to police.
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A judge has granted the release of former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield after his 2020 rape conviction was vacated by a California appeals court last December.
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Vallejo police arrested a man last weekend after a vehicle pursuit led to a San Pablo casino, where officers found the man allegedly had 23 grams of methamphetamine for sale.
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The NGO Doctors for America argued that HHS, CDC and FDA violated federal law in removing medical information from public-facing websites.
The adult patient infected with bird flu has reported only conjunctivitis and no other symptoms.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
Martinez Refining Company filed a required preliminary report with Contra Costa Health on Wednesday afternoon about last weekend's refinery fire, saying air monitoring for contaminants "resulted in no significant levels above background readings."
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