The US transfuses 20 million blood products per year and that blood can only be obtained from blood donors. When you donate blood it supports patients who might blood products during treatment. Hear more from host Stephanie Pierce - Regional Medical Director of Hospital Laboratory Operations and guests Dr. Douglas Blackall - Oregon Regional Core Lab and Blood Bank Medical Director in Oregon, and Mellody Descotaeux - Regional Blood Bank Manager for Providence Inland NW Wash.
