What happens when you donate blood? - Andrea Haynes

In this episode we are joined by Andrea Haynes, Lab Director at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center to talk about what happens when you donate blood. Nationally, there is a severe shortage of blood due to the pandemic’s effect on donations. We will learn:

• How are blood cells, platelets and plasma used in a hospital?
• What types of procedures need the most blood on hand?
• How does donating blood directly help your local community?

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