From the Desk Of:
Navy Capt. Roland Fahie, Director, ASBPO
Greetings! Welcome to our July issue of Focal Point. In this issue, we kick off our summer campaign -- The Legacy of Blood.
With roots that date back to World War II, the military blood program's legacy spans the globe -- from humanitarian engagement and NATO partner initiatives to technological and procedural advancements that have shaped the way service members and their families receive lifesaving blood worldwide.
Countless generations of donors, volunteers and supporters have dedicated themselves to the military blood program's sacred mission: to save the lives of ill or injured service members and their families all over the world.
As we move through the summer months, when so many are on leave, or moving, we would ask you to join those whose legacy is one of giving, because the need for blood remains constant.
Join us this summer and help us pass on the Legacy of Blood, from generation to generation.
You are the Armed Services Blood Program!
Respectfully,
Capt. Roland Fahie
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Military Blood Program from Generation to Generation
What is your legacy? The ASBP honors the Legacy of Blood passed on by every generation since World War II by asking you to donate. This legacy links every Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine and Coast Guardsman. The tradition is yours. Donate blood. Learn more.
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Dr. Karen Scott Visits Walter Reed Donor Center for Pathogen Reduction Demonstration
Dr. Karen Scott, chief medical officer for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Department of Health and Human Services, visited the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., June 14 to review the first U.S. Department of Defense pathogen reduction system. Read more.
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No Uniform Required
The ASBP Focal Point civilian hero of the month
Family members and friends from all over the country donated blood in support of their loved ones at boot camp in Great Lakes, Ill.
Top: Seaman Recruit Devon Sanchez (left), who is now graduated, donated blood June 9 in Great Lakes while his best friend Kristi Burton (right) donated at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Bottom: Seaman Recruit Joshua Freers (left), who is now graduated, donated June 23 in Great Lakes while his best friend, Hayley Castaing (right), donated at the Naval Medical Center San Diego Blood Donor Center in California.
Thank you to all the supporters of the ASBP. Your donations allow us to continually provide lifesaving blood to service members and their families worldwide.
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Picture This!
The ASBP Focal Point picture of the month
Six officers graduated from t he ASBP's Blood Bank Fellowship program June 21 at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. Army Capt. Manuela Bauldry, Army Capt. William Ceballos, Air Force Capt. Eduardo GarciaPerez, Navy Lt. Jeffrey Hebert and Netherlands Royal Army Maj. Margreet Zoodsma joined the exclusive list of graduates. Read more. |
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Checkin' in with the:
Kendrick Memorial Blood Center, Fort Gordon, Ga.
Ta'tianya Berry is now a healthy, happy 7-year-old due to excellent medical care and the selflessness of blood and platelet donors. The daughter of Army healthcare specialist Staff Sgt. Brittney England, who is currently stationed at Ireland Army Community Hospital, was just 5 months old when she was the victim of abuse by the spouse of a child care provider. Read more.
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Industry News
GMU Researchers Developing System to Help Ensure Blood Safety
Researchers at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., are developing an automated validation and verification system to help ensure blood safety. Army Lt. Col. Mark Mellott, chief of the Execution Branch of the Health IT Innovation and Advanced Technology Development Division at the Defense Health Agency, and Navy Cmdr. Leslie Riggs, director of the Navy Blood Program, attended a demonstration of the system at the university in May. Read more.
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Industry News
Pathogen Reduction Technology Funding Approved, ASBP on the Forefront of Deployment
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has agreed to provide more than $48 million to Cerus Corp and the U.S. division of Japan's Terumo Corp to fund pathogen reduction technologies to help reduce the chance of the Zika virus and other blood borne diseases from being transmitted through the blood supply. Learn more.
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Pins and Pints
The ASBP Focal Point pin of the month
Create a life of giving. Donate blood today and help the ASBP save lives of ill or injured service members and their families worldwide. What will your legacy be?
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About the ASBP
The ASBP plays a key role in providing quality blood products for service members, veterans and their families in both peace and war. As a tri-service organization, the ASBP has many components working together to collect, process and store, distribute and transfuse blood worldwide. Learn more on the ASBP website.
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