Blood Donation

Men who have sex with men were first prohibited from donating blood in 1983. Critics of the policy say it creates a harmful double standard for gay and bisexual men.

Spokesman Joe Zydlo said the blood supply has been steadily declining in recent months, with a significant decrease in first-time donors. He joined “St. Louis on the Air” with the latest.

Social distancing and stay-at-home orders have some St. Louisans asking: How can I help those who need support while I am at home? Even many volunteer…

Officials from the American Red Cross are urging St. Louis residents to donate blood over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.There were 21,000 fewer…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced recently it is re-evaluating its ban against accepting blood donations from gay men. The FDA is now…

Originally reported Thursday, March 3 and updated Wednesday, June 15 with updated timeline details — Six months after the Food and Drug Administration…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Sept. 24, 2013: Dr. Philip Spinella served 12 years in the United States military, including a year…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 4, 2011 - With the stormy weather behind them, area collectors of blood for human transfusions…