FOR IM MEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2023 For more information, contact: Kristy Altman, 865-805-2008 kaltman@medicblood.org MEDIC Regional Blood Center Announces New President/Chief Executive Officer Knoxville, TN – The MEDIC Regional Blood Center Board of Directors has announced Mr. Alan Watson as the new President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Watson is set to join the…
Big thanks to WATE 6 on Your Side anchor Lori Tucker for meeting up with the Bolton family and telling their story on Positively Tennessee. This story rounds out the Roll Up Your Sleeve Week coverage.
Behind the scenes at MEDIC are several departments that work together to process and distribute blood products. The reference lab is a key department working around the clock to find special antigen units for patients.
WATE 6 on Your Side Anchor Bo Williams caught up with the Grappin family in January 2023. Bo has followed their journey for years, and it’s great to see Alex thriving.
Many East Tennesseans are familiar with Baby Noah, and WATE 6 On Your Side caught up with his family for an update. Watch that video here.
John Halter donates platelets regularly as a way to honor his daughter and help local patients.
Click here to watch the story by WATE 6 On Your Side about a movement in East Tennessee to educate on sickle cell disease and engage new donors.