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Phlebotomist Recognition Week: Red Crosser Katherine Moench Provides a Critical Link Between Blood Donors and Patients
Every day, Red Cross Phlebotomist Katherine Moench helps collect whole blood and power red blood donations and ensures blood drives run smoothly across the Evansville area. Through her work, she knows blood donors help patients who need lifesaving care. In December 2024, she experienced the Red Cross mission firsthand. “I have always been on…
Indiana Mother Gives Blood in Honor of Daughter Saved by Donations
It was a cold January day, filled with excitement as Gayla Schapker would soon become a grandmother for the first time. But when Gayla checked her phone, she saw the kind of text no mother ever wants to read, “Eli’s uterus ruptured, and they are doing emergency surgery.” After more than 60 hours of labor,…
Blood Donations Provide a Lifeline of Hope During a Health Crisis
Every day, countless individuals rely on the generosity of blood donors to survive unexpected medical emergencies. Each donation can have a profound impact as the need for blood is constant. In April 2024, Holly Yoder discovered the importance of blood donations when routine blood work revealed dangerously low levels. After extensive testing, she was diagnosed…
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