Mega Doctor News
McAllen, TX – Summer is a time for outdoor fun, family gatherings, and vacations. But for many patients, the need for lifesaving blood does not take a break. It only grows. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Medical professionals call the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day “Trauma Season.” As outdoor activities increase, so do traumatic injuries, creating a steady demand for blood. Yet fewer donors are available during summer vacations and busy schedules, making your donation more vital than ever.
Patients need donors of all blood types to meet diverse medical needs. Type O blood is especially vital since it can be given to most patients. Platelets are in high demand too. Platelets, which help many cancer patients, must be used within just a week of donation, making a steady supply essential.
June is also Men’s Health Month, a perfect reminder that giving blood regularly benefits not just patients but donors themselves. Each donation includes a complimentary health screening checking pulse, blood pressure, and cholesterol, helping donors keep track of their wellness over time. Donors can easily review this information anytime in their secure online account. Details: vitalant.org/wellness
GEAR UP GIVEAWAY (JUNE 1-28):
As a special thank-you, all donors who give with Vitalant between June 1 and June 28 will receive a $10 gift card through the Vitalant Donor Rewards program (opt-in required) and be entered to win one of two $10,000 prizes in our Gear Up Giveaway. Learn more: vitalant.org/GearUpGiveaway
If you have been deferred from donating in the past, now is a great time to check the updated eligibility guidelines. Changes in individual donor assessment and travel restrictions mean more people may now be eligible to save lives.
Most of the population is eligible to donate blood, yet just 3% choose to give. Join [me/us/organization name] in committing to give blood to meet the constant need patients face. Find opportunities near you or learn more by using the Vitalant app (where available), visiting vitalant.org or calling 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825). Because of you, life doesn’t stop.
About Vitalant
Vitalant (“Vye-TAL-ent”) is the nation’s largest independent, nonprofit blood services provider exclusively focused on providing lifesaving blood and comprehensive transfusion medicine services for about 900 hospitals and their patients across the U.S. Every day, Vitalant needs to collect nearly 5,000 blood, platelet and plasma donations to help save lives. For more information and to schedule a donation appointment, visit vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825). Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Information source: Vitalant
