United Blood Services has announced an urgent need for donors with O-, A-, B-, AB- and O+ blood types.

A major fundraiser to support cancer research and programs for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s Hospital is continuing to build on its holiday tradition.

Phoenix Children’s Hospital has announced the 2012 Holiday Cards will go on sale Nov. 1 at all Safeway stores.

Desert Vista High School’s student-led service club is seeking more community involvement for its blood drive next week.

The strong and determined young patients at Phoenix Children’s Hospital inspired Denny’s to create a children’s adventure book that will be used to raise funds for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s, the leading childhood cancer treatment center in the Southwest. The book will be available for download by any Denny’s guest who makes a donation during the diner’s month-long fundraiser, which began June 28.

The Olympic Trials for Track and Field begin today in Oregon, and Ahwatukee Foothills resident Lindsey Schnell plans to be ready. She will run the 800 meter in an attempt to earn a spot on the USA Olympic Team.

A tradition at Phoenix Children’s Hospital that often has featured the work of young patients from the East Valley is marking a milestone filled with holiday spirit and artistic flare.

The first of two blood drives at Desert Vista this year will take place Tuesday.

The American Heart Association recently published the results of a European study regarding hot weather and blood pressure. The findings: Hot weather may affect a drop in blood pressure during the day and an increase at night. The article states that those with high blood pressure should definitely observe how the climate affects them. A simple way to do this is to take advantage of free blood pressure checks at the Heart Check Center at Arizona Mills Mall, 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle in Tempe.