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.
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