FLX MORNING PODCAST – Michael Tedesco, Red Cross

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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:

  • A nationwide blood shortage. Events like Hurricane Idalia increased the need for blood, while cancelling many blood drives.
  • September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. The Red Cross is partnering with several agencies to increase black and Hispanic blood donorship. One in three black donors is a match for a sickle cell patient.
  • How to find blood drives in our area.
  • Incentives to donate this month.