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National Volunteer Blood Donor Month
January 2008
The American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) is an international not-for-profit association focused on the practice of transfusion medicine and related biological therapies. AABB develops standards, accreditation, and education to improve patient care and safety.

Every three seconds someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion, and approximately 38, 000 units of red blood cells are needed every day. Trauma victims, surgical patients, and persons receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer, or sickle cell disease may need blood transfusions.

This month, the AABB promotes voluntary blood donation and encourages you to give the gift of life in January through volunteer blood donation.

Vericom can help you communicate in a cost – effective manner with your internal and external customers regarding your blood donation programs. Here are some examples of how SoundCare can be used to raise awareness about this important issue:

  • Create a SoundView with your Chief Pathologist, Laboratory Director, Chief of Surgery or Blood Bank Manager to discuss the need for voluntary blood donation
  • Create a SoundView with a blood donor or blood transfusion recipient
  • Promote upcoming blood drives
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    Sample SoundCare Message

    "January is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month. Over the past year, millions of donors across the country supplied blood to others in need. Each year, nearly 5 million people need blood transfusions, yet only about 5 percent of the eligible population currently donates blood. Give the gift of life to someone in need. To find a blood drive near you, visit red cross dot org, or call 1-800-GIVELIFE."

    "Donating blood is a safe process which takes very little time. Any person who is at least 17 years old, weighs 110 pounds or more, and is in good health may be eligible to donate. Many Americans are eligible blood donors, but only 5 percent actually donate. Blood donations are critically needed for many trauma and surgical patients. Please act now by giving the gift of life -- be a Volunteer Blood Donor. "

    SoundCareŽ messages can be customized in many ways. If you are a Vericom client and would like to see this message written in the context of prevention, treatment, educational events, or from any other perspective, please call Vericom Customer Relations at 800-800-1090.

    		  
         


    		 
    For more information about National Volunteer Blood Donor Month, contact:

    American Association of Blood Banks
    8101 Glenbrook Road
    Bethesda, MD 20814
    301-215-6526
    publicrelations@aabb.org
    www.aabb.org


    		  
         
     
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