A team of researchers claims to have found a way to manipulate the enzymes present in blood supplies, potentially bringing them a step closer to creating a type of blood that could be given to virtually any patient. And that could have significant societal consequences. Global blood supplies are in short supply, particularly in low-income […]
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Paramedics from DC Fire and EMS successfully completed their first lifesaving blood transfusion in the field this week as part of a new initiative to save more lives by doing transfusions directly at the scene of an emergency. DC Fire and EMS said paramedics attended to a man Wednesday evening […]
Ben LaPrad chosen as March Senior of the Month
Brentney Hickenbottom, MidAmerica Bakk
MACOMB – Benjamin (Ben) La Prad, the son of Tammy and Jim La Prad, has been named the MidAmerica National Bank Senior of the Month for March 2021.
Ben is a Four Sport Varsity Athlete which includes Cross Country, Soccer, Track & Field, and Swimming. He also participates in Spanish Club, Band, Choir (Secretary), Macomb Youth Leadership Organization (MYLO), and National Honor Society.
He has earned honors throughout his high school years, including West Central All Conference Academic Athlete, High Honor Roll, Track & Field State Qualifier and placed 7th in Cross Country Sectionals.