January is National Blood Donor Month

By Shelley Irwin

Published January 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM EST

Dr. Arun Shet, Acting Branch Chief at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute joins the show.

January is National Blood Donor Month, Dr. Arun Shet, Acting Branch Chief at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute discusses why a diverse community blood supply is vital for patient outcomes, and so important for conditions the likes of Sickle Cell Disease and more.

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Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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