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Emergency shortage: Nevada blood supply down 25%

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July 18, 2023

Emergency shortage: Nevada blood supply down 25%

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant said it has an emergency blood shortage and it is urging all eligible donors to schedule a blood donation this July to prevent treatment delays for patients who need lifesaving transfusions.

According to a media release, the ongoing seasonal drop in blood donations since May has sharply reduced the available blood supply for patients by more than 25%, resulting in a less than three-day supply of most blood types. Vitalant said that this situation was exacerbated by the Independence Day holiday week.

“If not enough blood is available at any given moment, delays in patient care can have life-threatening consequences,” said Dr. Ralph Vassallo, Vitalant Chief Medical and Scientific Officer. “By making an appointment today and donating tomorrow, next week, even a couple weeks from now, you become a lifeline for patients.”

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The company noted that fewer donors are available due to summer vacations and fewer organizations hosting blood drives, but the need for blood can go up during what many hospitals refer to as “trauma season,” when outdoor activities tend to rise along with accidents and injuries. Vitalant said that maintaining an adequate blood supply is critical to helping patients after accidents and other emergencies and to treat cancer and other chronic diseases.

All blood types are needed, but especially type O, the most transfused blood type. O-negative can be used to help any patient in an emergency and O-positive can support anyone with a positive blood type. Platelet donations play a vital role for cancer patients and those undergoing open-heart surgeries and transplants. Platelets are constantly needed and must be used within a week of donation to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

Thousands of donation appointments are available nationwide in the next two weeks. Learn more and make an appointment to give at vitalant.org, download and use the Vitalant app or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825).

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CSU Rams rally past Nevada in MWC opener

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December 22, 2024

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CSU Rams rally past Nevada in MWC opener

Despite squandering a double-digit advantage in the second half, Colorado State men’s basketball regained the lead in the final minutes and held on to defeat Nevada, 66-64, and open conference play with a victory Saturday in Reno, Nev.

Originally Published: December 21, 2024 at 6:03 PM MST

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Final weekend: Carson City Santa Train at Nevada State Railroad Museum – Carson Now

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December 21, 2024

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Final weekend: Carson City Santa Train at Nevada State Railroad Museum – Carson Now

The final weekend has arrived for children and families to climb aboard the Santa Train at Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

The Christmas-time family favorite event aboard a historic railroad locomotive features visits with Santa Claus, candy canes, the opportunity to “Write a Letter to Santa,” hot beverages and more.

Trains run every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and continue Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 21-22. Boarding time is 15 minutes before departure time.

Rides are $10 per person, children 2 and under sitting on a lap are free. Purchase tickets here.

For more information, call the museum at 775-687-6953 or visit carsonrailroadmuseum.org.

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How to watch Nevada vs Colorado State on Saturday

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December 21, 2024

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How to watch Nevada vs Colorado State on Saturday

The Nevada basketball team will start conference play on a high note. The Wolf Pack is coming off a record-setting performance in its previous game, and is among among the best in the nation in 3-poit shooting

Fans will have to get to Lawlor earlier for the Wolf Pack’s next home home game as the start time is a little unusual. The Wolf Pack (8-3) begins Mountain West Conference play, hosting Colorado State (6-5) at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lawlor Events Center.

The game will be televised locally on KNSN/Mountain West Network, with the radio broadcast on 95.5 FM.

Nevada is coming off a 3-point record-setting performance in its final non-conference game, a 105-73 win over Texas Southern. The Pack hit 18-of-36 from the arc in the game on Dec. 14, and is now ranked No. 4 in the nation in 3-point shooting percentage at 41.85 percent. For the season, the Pack has made 95-of-227 from deep, en route to compiling an 8-3 record in non-conference games.

The previous Nevada record for made 3-pointers in a game was 17, a number the team hit twice before, in 2020 against New Mexico (17-of-35) and in 2017 against Pacific (17-of-34).

Leaders

Kobe Sanders leads the Wolf Pack in scoring at 15.4 points per game, followed by Nick Davidson at 15.2.

Sanders has hit 16-of-35 from the arc, Davidson has hit 16-of-34 and Xavier DuSell has hit 28-of-63 from deep.

Davidson is grabbing a team-high 6.6 rebounds. Sanders has dished out a team-high 50 assists.

The Rams

Colorado State closed its non-conference schedule with a 78-68 victory over Radford at Moby Arena on Tuesday.

Nique Clifford leads the Rams at 16.4 points per game and 10.5 rebounds, and Jalen Lake averages 14.6 points.

Rankings

Nevada is No. 46 in the most recent Pomeroy Rankings, as of Friday, Dec. 20. Colorado State is No. 106 in the Pomeroy Rankings.

Coming up

Dec. 21, Colorado State at Nevada, 2 p.m. (TV: KNSN, Mountain West Network/Radio: 95.5 FM)
Dec. 28 at Wyoming, 1 p.m.
Dec. 31, Utah State at Nevada, 7 p.m.
Jan. 3 at New Mexico, 8 p.m.
Jan. 11 at Fresno State, 4 p.m.
Jan. 14, Air Force at Nevada, 7 p.m.
Jan. 18, San Jose State at Nevada, 3 p.m.
Jan. 22 at Utah State, 6 p.m.

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