Blood Donor Specialist Wayne County
According to the American Red Cross, one pint of blood can save up to three lives. Yet only about one quarter of those eligible in Wayne County and elsewhere actually become donors. Every January, the Red Cross and other health organizations in Michigan ask citizens to donate blood in order to alleviate the shortage that occurs in winter months. Blood donations are critical to treating those with cancer and blood diseases, as well as patients undergoing major surgery and those who have suffered major trauma. Read on for everything you need to know about blood donation, and to find out how you can contribute, even if you do not qualify to donate blood.
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