RIVERSIDE (CNS) – LifeStream Blood Bank announced Tuesday it is facing a “critical” shortage of donated blood, putting surgical patients at risk of having their procedures canceled. “The situation is extremely serious,” LifeStream CEO and President Dr. Rick Axelrod said. “We are very, very low on all blood types; surgeons can only do so much […]
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The State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA), working with the Riverside County Emergency Management Department (EMD), brought much needed oxygen into the county to help meet the needs of hospitals within the region. “Oxygen suppliers are having a difficult time meeting the high demand of area hospitals due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said […]
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The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is seeking the public’s help with food donations to serve the hungry and the homeless at Thanksgiving. “The COVID-19 pandemic has been a struggle for all and has made serving so many in need a huge challenge for CVRM,” said CVRM Executive Director Darla Burkett. “We are asking our community […]
