Lifesaving Power of Blood Donation: Why Every Drop Counts (1 CM)
- Education:
- All Education | Member Benefits
- CEC Category:
- Clinical Medicine
- Duration:
- 57 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
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Description
Title: Lifesaving Power of Blood Donation: Why Every Drop Matters
Presenter: Laurie Ballasso; Angela Skipper
Original Date: May 22, 2025
CEC: 1 Clinical Medicine (CM)
Cost: $5 Student Members/$15 Members/$25 List Price
Session Description: Take a deeper look into the incredible world of blood donation and transfusion in this informative and inspiring session. We’ll start with what blood is and why it's essential to life. You’ll learn key facts and figures about blood donation, followed by a brief but powerful walkthrough of the "Journey of Blood"—from donor to patient. Be moved by a real-life recipient story that highlights the impact a single donation can make. Then, explore the fascinating work of our Reference Lab, where science meets compassion to help patients who are difficult to transfuse. Finally, discover how we identify and engage rare donors to meet critical needs. This session is perfect for anyone looking to better understand the science, significance, and human stories behind blood donation.
After participating in this session, attendees should be able to understand
- Why blood is needed.
- Different blood types and the unique power each one holds to save lives.
- The importance of donating blood, blood products and reasons why blood donations are important to the patients we serve
- How rare donors play an important role in our mission
- How each of us are a vital part of the lifesaving process
Speaker
Laurie Ballasso Related Seminars and Products
Regional Director OneBlood
OneBlood Inc.
Laurie Ballasso, is Regional Director for OneBlood with responsibility for recruitment and collection operations. Laurie has been with OneBlood for 10 years, and 35 years of blood banking experience. Laurie began her career as a phlebotomist on mobile units, progressing to supervisor, manger and currently Regional Director.
Throughout her career she continues to be passionate about the mission of saving lives. Educating the general public about the importance of blood donations and how we all have the ability to share our power with others.
Angela Skipper Related Seminars and Products
Transfusion Specialist
OneBlood Inc.
Angela Skipper, Transfusion Specialist, Medicine Specialist, Medical Technologist for over 30 years with background in trauma, transplantation, cellular therapy and transfusion medicine.
