In Uganda giving birth is locally called “Orutaro rwabakyara” translated “the women’s battle” and is considered equivalent to a death sentence, largely arising from blood hemorrhage.Read more →
With about five million Americans receiving blood every year, transfusions are the most frequently performed in-hospital medical procedure. Bloodworks is responding to this need by settingRead more →
Kendra was in and out of the hospital because of her sickle cell disease. She contracted meningitis three times, suffered a stroke, and was frequently inRead more →
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic genetic blood disorder inherited from both parents. Having sickle cell trait (inheriting the gene from one parent but notRead more →
