They want your blood
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
O kay, so maybe the image is a little morbid, but giving blood is a serious deal and it really does help a lot of people.
A HealthDay article reminds us of the importance of these types of donations, especially when they lag.
Blood donations typically sag during the early part of each year, forcing hospitals to scramble to shore up supplies. In some cases, that even means delaying surgery for some.
The slowdown begins with the holiday season, and can take several months to reverse itself.
“It’s critical year-round for folks to give blood, but during the holiday season, we see a definite drop in appointments,” said Sybil Miller, a spokeswoman for the American Red Cross. “But hospitals don’t take a vacation. The need for blood never takes a holiday.”