During January, the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana wants to encourage our ethnically diverse population to donate. January National Blood Donor Month and diverse blood donation is important for better patient results.
MDwise would like to encourage our diverse membership to give blood. Together, we can make a difference.
According to an article by Versiti:
- Blood type is inherited; therefore, a compatible donor is often someone of a similar ethnic background.
- Sickle cell patients may require chronic blood transfusions to treat their disease. Since 44% of African Americans also have Ro blood, providing matched Ro blood to sickle cell patients may provide a safer blood transfusion.
- Increasing diversity in our donors improves the chances of finding a match and may be the difference between life and death for a patient in need.
“In short, a more ethnically diverse donor base will save more lives. Be a diversity champion and donate blood today.” - Versiti
To find a Versiti Blood Center near you, visit their website here.
You can also call 800-632-4722 for more information or email donate.in@versiti.org. Check out the Versiti Facebook page for upcoming donation events.
To see the complete article, click here.
Resources:
Versiti Blood Center of Indiana
https://www.blooddonormonth.org/
DR-12-2024-15418/HHW-HIPM1473 (12/24)