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Canadian Plasma Resources’ New Compensation Plan

At Canadian Plasma Resources, we’ve always stood behind paid plasma donations and compensated our donors for their contributions. We also continuously look for ways to optimize our compensation plan so that it’s beneficial for our donors and for the patients receiving plasma-derived treatments. As of Monday, August 10th, we will be implementing a brand new…

Why You Should Stay Hydrated Before Donating Blood Plasma

Staying well-hydrated is extremely important, especially during the summer months. Drinking enough water every day is crucial for preventing infections, delivering nutrients to cells, and keeping your organs functioning properly. For plasma donors, being well-hydrated is necessary for a successful donation. Keep reading to learn more about why staying hydrated before your plasma donation appointment…

Becoming A Plasma Donor: How to Prepare for Your First Appointment

Plasma donation is a wonderful act that can help save lives and provide you with some much-needed me-time. Donors who give plasma at Canadian Plasma Resources also get the unique opportunity to be compensated for their contributions! If you’ve been thinking about becoming a plasma donor and are wondering what to expect, you’ve come to…

Who Benefits From Plasma Donation?

Plasma is a straw-coloured liquid component of blood that contains life-saving proteins. Thousands of people around the world rely on donated source plasma to get access to the treatments they need. It is an essential material that cannot be synthetically produced, which is one of the many reasons why plasma donation is so important. Curious…

10 Surprising Facts About Blood Plasma

Plasma is a protein-rich component of blood that is used to treat numerous rare and chronic conditions. This yellowish liquid is capable of amazing things, and scientists are continuing to discover new uses for it every day. In this blog, we’ll be delving into 10 surprising facts about blood plasma that you may not know.…

Refer & Earn with Canadian Plasma Resources’ New Referral Program

As a plasma donor at Canadian Plasma Resources, there are several ways you can go about earning extra money while simultaneously helping to create important life-saving therapies. With our new and improved referral rewards program, in particular, you get the opportunity to earn up to $50 per referral! Want to learn more about what this…

How Plasma Donations Can Help Patients With Von Willebrand Disease

From autoimmune disorders to immunodeficiencies to rare blood disorders, plasma, a protein-rich component of blood, is capable of treating a wide range of medical conditions. Von Willebrand disease is one such condition. If you’d like to learn more about what exactly von Willebrand disease is and how human plasma can be used to manage it,…

What to Expect When You Donate Plasma: A Guide for First-Time Donors

Plasma donation is an incredible act that can change the lives of others for the better. It can also be a great way to make some extra money if you live in a province where paid plasma donations are permitted. If you’re thinking about becoming a plasma donor and are wondering what the process will…

CPR’s Precautionary Actions in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

29.04.2021 As of Saturday, May 1st, our Saskatoon plasma collection centre will be reopening. Two inspections were performed at our centre on April 22nd and April 29th, and the Saskatoon Health Authority’s Medical Officer of Health has deemed our facility to be safe. Precautionary Actions and Safety Measures On top of our regular cleaning process,…

Tips for Donating Healthy Plasma

Plasma is a protein-rich component of blood that can be used to treat a wide range of medical conditions. In order for donated plasma to actually be manufactured into life-saving therapies, however, it must first meet certain quality standards. Thankfully, as a plasma donor, there are things you can do to give your plasma the…

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