MOBILE, Ala. -- A total of 75 Mobile County Health Department staff members successfully donated blood during a drive held with LIFESouth Community Blood Center during July, organizers said.
The agency employs approximately 500 staff members at sites across Mobile County.
Mobile County Health Department leaders have asked employees to take part in such events for years, encouraging everyone to consider donating a lifesaving unit of blood, said Dr. Bernard Eichold, Health Officer.
"It takes just a small amount of your time," Eichold said, "but in return, you will receive the gratification of knowing that your donation is helping someone in our area."
Summertime is typically when area blood supplies are at their lowest, health officials said.
"Sponsoring a blood drive is one way we can serve our community," Eichold said.
"The Mobile County Health Department cares enough to make a difference that it provides
company time for you to make your donation."
I have been giving blood for many years before coming to MCHD as well as since working here. It makes me feel better physically and gives me that really good feeling knowing I am helping someone in our local area.
ReplyDeleteMCHD is very generous to give comp time to help encourage us, even though I would donate if they didn't. Thank you MCHD.
If you are not a blood donor, please consider it.