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…
DetailsIn blood banking, an alloantibody may be formed in response to pregnancy, transfusion, or transplantation. This alloantibody is targeted against a blood group antigen that is not present on the recipient’s red blood cells. This is a natural process as your body tries to defend itself from foreign substances. This process is called alloimmunization. People living with sickle cell disease…
DetailsThe greatest moments in my life were learning that I would be a father. I have three awesome children: Jetta, James II, and Jaleece. Notice the theme with the spelling of the names. My two youngest, James and Jaleece, are my Sickle Cell Warriors because both were diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) at birth.…
DetailsAt MEDIC Regional Blood Center, we collect blood for the local hospitals of East Tennessee. Often, there are patients at these hospitals who have special transfusion needs or have a need for “rare blood.” One such group are patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). What is Sickle Cell Disease? It’s a genetic blood disorder that…
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Nervous about the needle stick during the donation process? This video was made for you!
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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…
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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.