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This group is for people interested in blood donation. Every six minutes, a patient at Mayo Clinic needs a transfusion of blood or blood products. A simple blood donation can save the life of a child with leukemia, restore the strength of a cancer patient, or provide a critical transfusion to an accident victim. There is no substitute for this lifesaving gift, so patients rely upon the caring spirit of blood donors. Join the discussion and learn more about blood donation!
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For the Hematology Department at Mayo Clinic, blood donation is not something new. Each year, the department tries to host three blood donation challenges. Each…
When Laura’s water broke and she was brought to the hospital for the birth of her third child, she was expecting a fast, easy delivery.…
There are so many titles that describe Clyde—and lifelong blood donor is the one he’s most proud of. With more than 100 donations behind him,…
A "blood donation challenge" is a friendly competition between two or more groups with the goal of seeing who can get more people to donate…
This post was written by Debra Karger, Education Specialist II, in the Transfusion Medicine Division at Mayo Clinic. A long time ago in a galaxy…
Lisa Zerby, a Laboratory Assistant in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, is carrying on her family’s long-standing tradition of blood…
To coincide with American Red Cross recommendations, the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program has redefined eligibility guidelines for donors who have had a history of…
For Jennifer Quam, an Associate Project Manager in Mayo Validation Support Services, donating blood is the same as going to work every day—it’s just something…
Being active is a very important part of Jess’s life. Golf, volleyball, and running are ways that she enjoys staying active and spending time with…
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4116"] Mark Korinek (left) and Dave Johnson (right).[/caption] This post was written by Jacci Clark, Donor Services Tech II, in the Transfusion…
Many seven-year-old boys enjoy the outdoors, playing soccer with friends and celebrating a game victory with a treat. Because of a rare food allergy, Sam…
Providing adequate blood supply for our patients at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is truly a delicate balance. Scott Hammel and Ranee Wannarka Farlinger, MLS(ASCP), from our inventory…
“I always knew it was important to give blood, but it has never meant more to me than it does now,” Bekkie says. At almost…
Shelley Kleinwort, a Business Intelligence Manager for Mayo Medical Laboratories, has been donating blood for the last 25 years. Growing up in Byron, Minnesota,…
Every blood donor who visits our Blood Donor Center has a unique story, and many have a reason or inspiration that has sparked a desire…
MJ and Amaya accompany their mom, Amber, aboard Mayo One and say "Thank You" to Tim and Tricia. We say it all the time—Count your blessings. Scurrying to…
On a May 14 iHeartRadio program, host Julie Jones (far left) interviewed Mayo Clinic Flight Paramedic Tricia Riggott from Mayo's Trauma 1 Center, and Recruitment…
After inquiring about how to organize a department-wide Blood Donation Challenge for Mayo Clinic patients, the Mayo Radiology Department quickly formed seven teams (with very clever team names) to compete…
For Doug Bodde, a Laboratory Service and Partner Development Manager in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP) in Rochester, blood donation has been…
When Joe was only three years old, he started experiencing severe headaches. When the headaches couldn’t be treated, he underwent a CT scan and was…
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