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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A clear tube is taped to an extended arm. The tube ends under a small white bandage on the arm. In front of the arm is a black machine with a dial on it.

Amid national blood shortage, here’s how Evanston residents can donate

October 17, 2021

Evanston resident Mike Kegler gave blood for the first time at a high school drive. Now, years later, he has turned blood donation into a habit, making appointments at Evanston Hospital every 10 weeks. “You...

A Red Cross blood drive at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago. Amid the pandemic, blood service provider Vitalant canceled 95 percent of their community blood drives.

Blood banks stabilize supply, prepare to collect COVID-19 plasma

April 23, 2020

When the COVID-19 outbreak first hit Evanston, local blood banks were anticipating a serious blood supply crisis. Now, blood banks have not only stabilized blood supply, but are providing plasma to help...

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