January is National Blood Donor Month
January 4th, 2022 by Chelsea WellsAs employees at Alaska’s longtime Level II Trauma Center, we all appreciate and recognize the importance of lifesaving blood. January is National Blood Donor Month to encourage donors to give or pledge to give blood. While our quarterly blood drives on campus have been unable to happen as a safety precaution, we encourage staff to find a donation center and still give this life saving gift.
Blood is traditionally in short supply during the winter months, especially January, due to holidays, travel schedules, inclement weather and illness. A reduction in turnout can put our nation’s blood inventory at a critical low.
How to give blood in Alaska:
- Find a donation center or mobile blood drive near you. Call 222-5630 to schedule an appointment.
- For more information about Blood Bank of Alaska and giving blood, visit www.bloodbankofalaska.org.