From the Desk Of:
Col. Richard H. McBride, Director, ASBPO
 In this Focal Point, we introduce you to 17-year-old Arial Marsh who has accomplished quite a bit in her life. We also take a look at a lifesaving airdrop performed by the U.S. Coast Guard, and show you the evolution of battlefield medical care in a video about the "Vampire Protocol."
In regards to the government shutdown, I assure you that the ASBP provided -- without interruption -- lifesaving blood and blood products to our service members, veterans and their families both at home and overseas. Thank you to everyone who donated blood -- your donations truly made a difference.
Veteran's Day is right around the corner. To honor our veterans, ASBP blood donor centers around the country, will hold celebrations leading up to, and on, Veteran's Day: "Join us. Thank our veterans."
Thanks,
Col. Richard H. McBride
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No Uniform Required
The ASBP Focal Point civilian hero of the month
 Arial Marsh has done some amazing things in her life -- like writing four novels and donating blood -- and she's only 17 years old!
Read more.
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Picture This!
The ASBP Focal Point picture of the month
A Coast Guard aircrew from Air Station Barbers Point flew approximately 1,036 miles to airdrop a container of lifesaving blood to a cruise ship northeast of the Hawaiian islands Oct. 6, 2013. Personnel aboard the cruise ship Oosterdam contacted the Coast Guard requesting medical assistance for an ailing passenger. (U.S. Coast Guard photo). Read more. |
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Industry News
Blood Management Programs Proving Valuable A recent AABB article and case study discusses how patient blood management programs are rapidly proving their worth. Read more. * An AABB membership is required to view the full article online. |
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