Onsite Blood Drives - GO & Langsdale Donate to Save Lives & Earn Well Points You will be awarded 50 Well Points Reasons to Donate Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and or platelets. Approximately 29,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U. S. Nearly 5,000 units of platelets and 6.500 units of plasma are needed daily in the U.S. Nearly 16 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S. Sickle cell disease affects 90,000 to 100,000 people in the U.S. About 1,000 babies are born with the disease each year. Sickle cell patients can require blood transfusions throughout their lives. The average red blood cell transfusion is approximately 3 units. A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood. Blood and platelets cannot be manufactured; they can only come from volunteer donors. The blood type most often requested by hospitals is type O. One donation can help save more than one life. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1.8 million people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2020. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment.

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You can earn up to 100 Well Points per Quarter by watching or a Wellness Webinar or Mental Health Webinar on the Wellness Portal. (Financial Webinars are offered by Ameriprise and Fidelity - check Citizens Connect Tiles for upcoming webinars).

The American Heart Association is working to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. They strive to save and improve the lives of all Americans. “All” Americans includes people of all backgrounds and across the spectrum of all diversity elements: sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, faith, socio-economic levels, and physical and cognitive disabilities. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) people are members of every community. They are diverse, come from all walks of life, and include people of all races and ethnicities, all ages, all socioeconomic levels, and from all parts of the country. Research suggests that LGBTQ+ individuals face health disparities linked to societal stigma, discrimination and denial of civil and human rights. Discrimination against LGBTQ+ persons has been associated with high rates of psychiatric disorders, substance abuse and suicide, to name a few. Many forms of mental health issues can affect heart disease, which is why it’s important that we gain a thorough understanding of the health challenges faced by this vulnerable community.

Great Outdoors Month® in June beckons us to go out and explore all that nature has to offer. Celebrated all over the U.S., the month is dedicated to the country’s diverse landscapes, which boast dense forests, long winding rivers, tranquil lakes, rocky mountains, and much more. We are not only surrounded by so much technology every day, but the hubbub and the fast-paced life of the 21st century have left many of us drained of energy. Therefore, visiting and exploring the great outdoors will provide us with a much-needed new lease on life, both mentally and physically. No matter where you live, you will find something fun to do in the outdoors with your loved ones.

Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.

Throughout June, Men’s Health Month aims to encourage boys and men to take charge of their overall health by implementing healthy living decisions.