Dec 21, 2022 | Blood Banking, Health
Donating blood is essential to health professionals and their patients. Considering someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion every two seconds, your contribution helps to save lives. If you’re preparing to or thinking about donating blood, you may be...
Nov 22, 2022 | Blood Banking, Health
Sickle cell disease affects 100,000 people in the United States. If untreated, it can lead to life-threatening complications. There is no widely used cure for sickle cell disease, but there are treatments that can help. One way you can help patients with SCD is by...
Oct 20, 2022 | Blood Banking
Many people don’t know their blood type, but determining your type is essential in case you ever need a blood transfusion or are planning to donate blood. Not all blood types are compatible with each other, and receiving blood that’s incompatible with your type could...
Sep 27, 2022 | Insider, Pathology
Dr. Laurie Griesinger joined the South Bend Medical Foundation team on July 26, 2022. Our team is thrilled to welcome Laurie, who is driven and enthusiastic to work with us. We are excited to sit down with her to discuss her experience and her role as a pathologist....
Aug 25, 2022 | Blood Banking, Health
Every two seconds, someone in the US needs donated blood. Donated blood is used for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. It truly is nothing short of lifesaving! Additionally, donating doesn’t just affect the receiver. Donating blood...
Aug 25, 2022 | Blood Banking, Health
Every two seconds, someone in the US needs donated blood. Donated blood is used for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. It truly is nothing short of lifesaving! Additionally, donating doesn’t just affect the receiver. Donating blood...
