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Franciscan Health seeks plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to help save more lives

As the number of COVID-19 cases surges, blood plasma from those who have already recovered from the virus can provide a vital lifeline to help critically ill patients fight off the virus. 

Franciscan Health is joining with Versiti Blood Centers in seeking donations of what’s known as convalescent plasma. A single donation can save up to three lives, according to hospital officials.

“Convalescent plasma has been used since the 1800s to help people infected with…

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