Blood Donations More Vital Throughout Summer
Blood donations become even more important during what Blood Assurance calls the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” Media Relations Coordinator Brooke Katz said Memorial Day starts a period of more serious car accidents and other summer injuries, when emergency blood transfusions become more common. Katz said blood donations also decrease during the summer because a […]
Putnam Resident Hits 12-Gallon Blood Donation Mark Friday
A Putnam County resident made her 76th platelet donation Friday, making her a 12-gallon blood donor. Tiffany Anton said she had no idea of the number or that she had reached what Blood Assurance called a major milestone for any individual with 12 gallons donated. “I had a niece that was born eight years ago, […]
Less Than One Day’s Supply Of O+ Blood Remains
Less than one day’s supply of O-Positive blood is available through Blood Assurance Monday. “Usage was very high last week and we need our community to come out in full force to help get these types where they need to be to ensure we have what we need for our local patients,” Blood Assurance Medical […]
