Did you know volunteering can boost your mental health? That is what a recent study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies says. The study showed people who volunteered at least once a month reported better mental health than the people who did not volunteer at all.
Celebrating Black History
Dr. Drew and his efforts paved the way for Black donors, whose donations can help treat illnesses that disproportionately affect Black people, such as sickle cell disease. More than 100 million people worldwide have the sickle cell trait, and 1 in 3 Black blood donors are a match for a sickle cell patient. Sickle cell patients rely on regular monthly blood transfusions to stay healthy.
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Day
Mayor Sylvester Turner dedicated September 28, 2021, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Day in Houston. Lilly Gribble, 15, is battling a rare form of leukemia and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. She continues to get blood and platelet transfusions to help her live.
