ASBPO and Recruiters Attend SAFMLS Conference
Our dedicated Blood Bankers and blood donor recruiters are wrapping up attendance at a week-long conference in Reno, Nevada. The Society of Armed Forces Medical Laboratory Scientists (SAFMLS) conference is an annual event which offers blood bankers of all expertise pertinent information to their profession.
A number of the ASBPO staff attended the conference and served as presentation leaders on various topics such as Marketing Best Practices, Communications and Public Affairs, and Recruitment Techniques.
By attending this conference, our recruiters ensure that their skills are sustained and sharpened in support of their efforts to recruit volunteer blood donors. Daily activities included networking with other professionals in the field, attending information sessions on the newest products, taking refresher courses on recruitment strategies and sharing best practices from region to region. |
Fort Bliss Reaches Out to Community to Save Lives
The ASBP blood donor center at Fort Bliss, Texas, recently conducted a two-day blood drive at Fort Carson and Colorado Springs. Anticipating an enthusiastic turnout, Carmen Dietrich-Williams, Blood Donor Recruiter, Fort Bliss, arranged for additional staff from Fort Lewis and Fort Benning to support the blood drive. This preparation combined with hard work and dedicated donors brought in a total of 300 units of blood. Kudos to everyone for a job well done! |
The Power of Blood- The Armed Services Blood Program
Force Health Protection and Readiness magazine recently featured an article about the ASBP and we are proud to share it with you! The article entitled "The Power of Blood- The Armed Services Blood Program" offers an overview of the history of blood collection, how the ASBP fits into the scheme of saving military members' lives, and what the future holds for the world of blood banking. Visit our site to read the complete article. |
