BLOOD CENTER BLOG

• ImpactLife responds to calls for change to donor eligibility criteria Posted by Kirby Winn on Thursday, January 26, 2023 The American Medical Association has issued a statement asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to update its blood donor eligibility criteria that prevent many gay and bisexual men from becoming blood donors.
• October 28 is National First Responders Day Posted by Kirby Winn on Friday, October 28, 2022 Saluting the first responders whose courage, dedication, and skill helps save lives across our region
• Blood Is Medicine: How Transfusions Are Used In Patient Care Posted by Kirby Winn on Thursday, September 22, 2022 Dr. Ruchika Goel provides information on the critical role of blood donors in supporting pediatric cancer patients.
• ImpactLife removes deferral for risk of exposure to Mad Cow Disease Posted by Kirby Winn on Monday, August 1, 2022 ImpactLife will reinstate more than 5000 potential donors who were previously deferred from blood donation under donor eligibility guidance that was recently updated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
• Introducing Dr. Daniela Hermelin, our new Chief Medical Officer Posted by Kirby Winn on Friday, July 15, 2022 Pathologist and educator brings experience from previous role as Medical Director of Transfusion Services with SSM Health.