Founded in 1962, the Blood Bank of Alaska collects over 24,000 units of blood a year. Just one donation of blood has the potential to save up to three lives. Currently there is a critical shortage in Alaska for type O negative and O positive blood. Are you eligible to donate blood? Do you have questions about what the process is like? On this Line One, host Dr Justin Clark and his guest discuss the ins and outs of blood donations.
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How and why to donate blood in Alaska | Line One
We discuss the how, why, and where of donating blood in Alaska.
HOST: Dr. Justin Clark
GUESTS:
- Robert Scanlon, MBA - CEO, Blood Bank of Alaska
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- Am I eligible to donate blood?
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- Blood donation information | Mayo Clinic
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