Summer Lifeline: VA Providence Teams Up with Rhode Island Blood Center for Critical Blood Drive
New Bedford Vet Center Veteran Outreach Program Specialist (VOPS) Christopher Azevedo prepares to donate blood.
By Justyn Charon, Public Affairs Specialist
This Thursday, VA Providence, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Blood Center, hosted a crucial blood drive to address the urgent need for blood donations.
The summer months often see a heightened demand for blood due to an increase in medical emergencies, and this year, Rhode Island is experiencing a critical shortage. Every donation made during this drive is vital to ensuring that our hospitals can continue to provide life-saving treatments. We are immensely grateful to our donors and staff for their participation and support in this essential effort to save lives. A special thank you to Jennifer Koziol from VA Providence for her outstanding efforts in arranging this successful event.