In this episode:
- A nationwide blood shortage. Events like Hurricane Idalia increased the need for blood, while cancelling many blood drives.
- September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. The Red Cross is partnering with several agencies to increase black and Hispanic blood donorship. One in three black donors is a match for a sickle cell patient.
- How to find blood drives in our area.
- Incentives to donate this month.