Jan 06 2025 14 mins 1
There is a continuous need for donated blood. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires blood, and donations contribute to saving approximately 4.5 million lives annually.
Host Jennifer Semenza welcomes Dr. Daniel Getz, Chief Medical Officer for Providence Inland Northwest Service Area and former emergency room physician, to discuss the essential need for blood donations.
Dr. Getz provides insights on how donated blood is utilized in medical settings, the importance of maintaining a steady blood supply, and offers tips for preparing to donate blood.
