Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center achieves Premier Blood Partner status for its work with the Red Cross
2/7/2023
POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) has been recognized by the American Red Cross as one of its Premier Blood Partners for 2023, a prestigious honor, for its support of the community and national blood supply.
Last year, PBRMC helped the Red Cross collect 348 units of blood donations as part of its deep-rooted commitment to help save lives of patients facing illnesses and injuries in this community. and across the country.
PBRMC is proud to be a part of the Red Cross mission that helps ensure lifesaving blood is available for hospital patients in need,” said Rick Naelger, CEO. “Our organization shares that same humanitarian value to help our neighbors, and we are grateful for the opportunity to host blood drives that will do just that here in our community.”
Every day, volunteer blood and platelet donors across the country are needed to help save lives. Blood and platelets are needed for accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease, according to the Red Cross.
During PBRMC’s 3-day Heartland Blood Drive in Janaury, the Red Cross collected 110 unites of blood donations!
The next blood drive hosted by PBRMC will be Friday, March 17.
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