MEDIC’s Reference Lab
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.
A visit with the Grappin Family
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.
Baby Noah’s Journey
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.
Knoxville dad donates to honor daughter
John Halter donates platelets regularly as a way to honor his daughter and help local patients.
Shining a Light on Sickle Cell in East TN
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.
MEDIC CEO, Jim Decker, Announces Retirement
DECKER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT Knoxville, Tenn. – Dr. James L. (Jim) Decker has announced his intentions to retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer of MEDIC Regional Blood Center, effective April 30, 2023, coinciding with the end of MEDIC’s current fiscal year. This announcement was made at the quarterly meeting of the MEDIC Board of…
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Save Our Summer 2022
MEDIC Asking Local Nonprofits to Help Save Our Summer Knoxville, Tenn. – MEDIC is teaming up with the United Way of Greater Knoxville to collaborate with local nonprofits through August 31 to promote blood donation, stabilize the blood product inventory, and provide mini-grants for the assistance. All local nonprofit organizations are eligible to participate. Nonprofits…
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