Today, the California Plasma Coalition (CalPlasma), in partnership with the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA), hosted “Power of Plasma in California.” The educational briefing brought together experts and patient advocates to share insights into the plasma collection process, how plasma is turned into life-saving medicines for patients living with rare diseases, and why it’s so critical to build a stronger plasma ecosystem for Californians living with chronic dis

Imagine living with a rare or serious health condition that can only be treated through the generosity of strangers. For Patrick James Lynch, diagnosed as a toddler with Hemophilia, plasma-derived medications aren't optional, they're life-saving. Today, more than 1. 25 million Americans and 16.5 million people worldwide rely on medicines made from donated plasma, yet nearly 80% of people have donated. In this segment, we explore why plasma donation is so critical, how it impa

Today, the California Plasma Coalition (CalPlasma), a dedicated community of patients, donors, and health care professionals, applauded the introduction of AB 2009, co-authored by Assemblymember Philip Chen (R-Brea) and Assemblymember José Luis Solache, Jr. (D-Lynwood).

As the holiday season ends, so does much of the generosity that comes with it. Angel trees come down. Gift drives wrap up. Volunteer shifts at food banks return to their usual pace. During the holidays, giving feels urgent and visible. Once the decorations are packed away, much of that attention fades. 

Every five years, Takeda Pharmaceuticals manufactures a treatment for infant botulism at its Los Angeles site.

Pregnancy is full of big moments. The first heartbeat, the first kick, the first glimpse of who your child might become. And then there are moments that feel small. Routine. Forgettable. For me, one of those moments was a shot. During my first pregnancy, I was told that I have a Rh-negative blood type and that I would need a RhoGAM shot.

Hemophilia has been a constant thread in my family’s story. Some of my earliest childhood memories are of my father’s weekly plasma treatments . It was a regular part of our family’s daily life, but looking back, I realized those treatments weren’t just routine, they were his lifeline.

Hemophilia has been a constant thread in my family’s story. Some of my earliest childhood memories are of my father’s weekly plasma treatments . It was a regular part of our family’s daily life, but looking back, I realized those treatments weren’t just routine, they were his lifeline.

Every year, the first week of October shines a global spotlight on International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW), a time to recognize the life-saving impact of plasma donations and the medicines derived from them. This week reminded us that plasma is irreplaceable. It cannot be made in a lab, and millions of people rely on it every day to survive. Why plasma is critical Plasma-derived medicines touch countless lives. They are life-changing and life-saving for individuals living

Growing up with von Willebrand disease (VWD), a rare inherited bleeding disorder, meant living with constant uncertainty. VWD occurs when the body doesn’t make enough of or makes a faulty version of von Willebrand factor (VWF), a protein essential for blood clotting.

When Patty was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, she never imagined plasma would help her walk again or dance at her son’s wedding....

Hemophilia has been a constant thread in my family’s story. Some of my earliest childhood memories are of my father’s weekly plasma treatments . It was a regular part of our family’s daily life, but looking back, I realized those treatments weren’t just routine, they were his lifeline.

Experts and patients unite to share the lifesaving impact of plasma-derived medicines From left to right: James Knowles, Ph.D. (Panelist)...

California is taking meaningful steps to increase access to plasma-derived medicines, which are essential for people living with rare and...

(SACRAMENTO, CA) —Today, the California Rare Disease Access Coalition, Hemophilia Council of California, and Plasma Protein Therapeutics...

Patients, plasma donors, health care professionals, and community advocates are working together to address barriers to source plasma...