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One Dad Can Blog
This Is My Why with James Harrison
There are a lot of times that people who do not have to deal with a life-long illness or rare disease do not understand why there is so much passion around the cause or supporting that illness or disease. I want to share one of my whys. This blog comes at a challenging time. I…
One Dad Can with Bob Yarbrough 98.7
This interview took place on 10/23/23.
Providing a Diverse Blood Supply with President and CEO H. Alan Watson, FACHE
I started my position at MEDIC Regional Blood Center in March 2023. Before that, I held several leadership positions at various East and Middle Tennessee hospitals and health systems. While leading a blood bank is different than a hospital or healthcare system there are similarities. Both require public outreach, both require compassion and empathy, and…
19 Weeks with James Harrison
19 weeks and counting……. This week marks 19 weeks until the big race. As I prepared to kick off my One Dad Can initiative, I promised to be transparent and vulnerable. Well, in all transparency, the last several weeks have been very challenging for me. Don’t get me wrong, I have continued to receive pictures…
#OneDadCan with Vice President of Communications and Public Relations Kristy Altman
I met James Harrison through a mutual friend/colleague, Christy Newman, when discussing setup for a blood drive. Christy and I go back about 15 years (or more), and we were working to plan a blood drive at Arconic. In the process of planning, I mentioned looking for local leaders to serve on our advisory committee…
Challenges in Blood Banking with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tom Watkins
What are some of the biggest challenges facing a blood center today? Collecting blood from a diverse donor population is essential for maintaining a stable and well-supplied blood bank. A diverse donor population ensures an adequate supply of blood and blood-related products that can be used for different medical treatments and emergencies. It’s crucial to…