National Blood Donor Month

January is National Blood Donor Month. According to the American Red cross, winter is one of the most difficult times of the year to collect enough blood products to meet patient needs. Holiday schedules and bad weather often result in cancelled blood drives. Also, seasonal illnesses such as the flu in addition to COVID-19 force potential donors to forgo their blood donations.

That’s just one of the reasons that National Blood Donor Month is such an important observance. Donating blood saves many lives and improves health for many people. If you are able, please consider donating blood this month.