September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. The National Association for Sickle Cell Disease, Inc. started to bring awareness to the disease in the 1970s. President Ronald Regan signed a proclamation in September of 1983 proclaiming September as National Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month.
What Everyone Ought to Know About Blood Types
There are only four main blood types: A, B, AB, and O. And we love them all! Your blood type can actually determine a few things about you. First, how do doctors determine who gets your blood when you give a blood donation? Second, your blood type can give some insight into your health. And lastly, depending on who you ask, your blood type may even determine what diet you should be on. More on those topics in a few, but let's dive right into the blood types and basics.
Congratulations to the Celebration of Life Winners for 2020
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center would like to congratulate the 2020 Celebration of Life winners. Each year, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will recognize and celebrate all gold-level Commit for Life groups for the countless lives saved through their efforts. The annual Celebration of Life ceremon ...
