To donate blood is to give someone the gift of life. The Red Cross has used this motto for years to increase and promote blood donations nationwide. Never has this statement been more true than now. Blood banks are routinely below needed levels with their resources heavily stressed by everyday medical demands. Please go donate blood at area Red Cross facilities and hospitals now and on a regular basis to avoid such shortages in times of need.



Editorial Board: Donate blood

Dazzling lights. Live music. Eight young fashionistas, each wearing unique and brilliant outfits, were featured on the runway for Creative Art Club (CAC)’s 2026 Fashion Show. Read More

Editorial Board: Donate blood

There was one winner from each grade and each was awarded $500 towards their future college tuition upon admission.  Read More

Editorial Board: Donate blood

As recently as the early 2010s, it was standard practice for surgeons to provide 30 to 40 or more opioid pills for common, minimally invasive procedures. Most of these pills, however, would remain untouched, left over in the patient’s medical cabinet or kitchen pantries for potential misuse. A team of researchers led by URMC’s Dr. Jacob Moalem set out to reduce these opioid overprescriptions. Read More