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UNYTS now has a new name. The local organ, eye, tissue and blood donor network is now known as ConnectLife. CEO Mark Simon says people knew the name…
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Local hospitals are in the midst of a blood shortage, but collections are under way to fill the need.Summer time is usually a challenge for blood…
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New York State ranks last in the nation for participation by residents in organ donor registries. So how do you change that when most people sign up at…
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It's a dubious distinction that health advocates are working to change.When it comes to registering people to donate organs, eyes and tissue, New York…
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Concerns over the spread of the Zika virus is changing the way blood banks operate.At the heart of the change is a virus that currently has no test for…
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More than 25 local firefighter and police agencies are joining Unyts for a Holiday Heroes campaign to recruit blood donors.The New York State Police, Erie…
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Local police, firefighters and first responders in collaboration with Unyts kicked off the Holiday Heroes campaign Tuesday.The New York State Police, Erie…
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A local New York State Trooper who was killed in an accident more than two years ago is being honored for his gift of organ donation. Trooper Kevin Dobson…
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ECMC and Unyts are reminding Western New Yorkers that April is 'Donate Life Month.' Nationwide, more than 117,000 people are awaiting transplants. Dr.…
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Starting at this time next year, anyone over the age of 18 who is getting a new driver's license will have to declare whether or not they want to be an…