There is no substitute for blood. One pint of blood can save several lives. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body’s organs and tissues. Platelets promote blood clotting. Cancer, transplant, trauma, and surgery patients are a few reasons why blood donation is important and it does save lives. To learn more about blood donation contact one of the following:
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
Historically, convalescent plasma has been used to prevent or treat new viral diseases when other treatments or vaccines were not available. For more information visit https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/plasma-donations.php