FLX MORNING PODCAST – Duane Burnley, Red Cross Biomedical Services

Ted Baker
A Red Cross worker in red scrubs prepares an older man's arm for a blood donation.
An American Red Cross worker prepares a donor's arm for blood collection at a local blood drive.
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In this episode:

  • The continued nationwide blood shortage and its causes.
  • In June, we mark the birthday of Dr. Charles R. Drew. Known as the “father of blood banking.”
  • June 14 is World Donor Day in honor of Dr. Karl Landsteiner, the founder of modern blood transfusion.
  • June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day. Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects African Americans.
  • An incentive to donate in June.