January is National Blood Donor Month
(Oklahoma Blood Institute) could use your help to replenish S.W. Oklahoma s blood supply. The OBI is in desperate need of blood and plasma donors. We re facing a community, state and even National blood shortage. The supply faces constant need and requires replenishing regularly. Blood and blood products have a shelf life and are perishable. Meaning if blood donors don t donate, the supply runs out. So if possible do your part and donate blood today!
The need for blood is great and it s uses in various medical applications are invaluable. From life saving transfusions in emergency situations, surgeries of all types, cancer treatments and more. By donating you re literally helping to save a life, possibly a friend, family member or neighbor.
January 19, 2021
The Escambia County has proclaimed January as National Blood Donor Month to encourage residents to give the gift of life.
“OneBlood has served as the sole blood supplier for every local hospital in the Pensacola area, and the Board of County Commissioners is proud to recognize OneBlood for their great work in the community,” said District 5 County Commissioner Steven Barry. ”I encourage residents to give blood to help others in need.”
“When we teamed up with OneBlood this summer to encourage everyone to make a pledge, they were in dire straits,” Florida Senator Doug Broxson said. “People don’t realize they get most of their donations from students at universities. Universities being shut down basically throughout Florida really impacted them. What OneBlood developed was convalescent plasma, which we know has saved people’s lives in this area. My fear is that I’ll be standing here next year making a similar plea for OneBlood. We’ve got
January might be National Blood Donor Month, but the need for blood is always constant. With the pandemic raging and winter setting in, there’s really never been a better time to donate.
Albuquerque Vitalant is encouraging people to help meet the ongoing need for blood, platelets and convalescent plasma by resolving to donate this January, National Blood Donor Month. Donors of all blood types are needed especially those with type O as well as convalescent plasma donors, according to a press release issued by […]