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United Blood Services Announces "Emergency Appeal" for O-Negative Blood

Tara Nicole — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:54:56 +0000

Hey, our friends at United Blood Services need your help! Due to the storms last week in MT and WY, plus multiple recent accidents, they are extremely low on O-negative blood. The major demand right now is for O-negative blood, although any and all blood donations are welcome. If you would like to donate you [...]

Did You Know That January Is National Blood Donor Month?

Tara Nicole — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:14:44 +0000

Well, I just found out recently that it is. I also found out some pretty important facts about donating blood and why it’s so important as well. Here’s just a few facts that I found according to The United Blood Services: 1. Every 2 seconds someone needs blood 2. This year alone, blood transfusions will [...]

Even Santa Claus Gets the Cause With United Blood Services!

Tara Nicole — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:21:15 +0000

I am super excited to announce that “Even Santa Claus gets the cause” about donating blood at United Blood Services! Join us for our special day and donate blood for DJ’s United For Life, December 18th at United Blood Services at 1444 Grand Avenue from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.! Santa Claus himself will be [...]

United Blood Services Announces URGENT Need For O-Negative Blood Donors.

Tara Nicole — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:25:32 +0000

United Blood Services announced that they are currently looking for O-Negative blood donors. During the last several weeks, the demand for O-Negative has outpaced the supply significantly. “It can be given to anyone in an extreme emergency situation when there is no time to cross match the donor’s blood with the patient’s,” explained Lesli Asay, [...]

9/11 Memorial in Billings, Montana

JP — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:47:49 +0000

This year in remembrance of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11th, 2001 United Blood Services is holding their annual Honor Our Fallen Heroes blood drive.

My Bloody Valentine

Cat Country — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:10:19 +0000

If you’ve never been to Roller Derby, this might be a great time for you. Saturday, the Billings Derby Dames are putting on a bout at Shrine Auditorium to benefit United Blood Services. Its “My Blood Valentine” at the Shrine. Here’s a description of what you might see. Tickets and more information at Billings Derby [...]