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Onsite Blood Drive - Langsdale February 17 from 8am - Noon Earn Well Points & Save Lives You will be awarded 25 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.

Often called the body’s “second brain,” the gut contains its own nervous system and a vast community of microbes that communicate directly with the brain, immune system, and hormones. The how and why of gut health matters because this constant conversation affects everything from mood and energy to immunity and inflammation. In this presentation, we’ll explore what the second brain really is, how it works behind the scenes, and why taking care of your gut may be one of the most powerful ways to support overall well-being. Scan QR code above or click this link to register.

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February is National Cancer Prevention Month, which was first observed in 2014 and has since been recognized every February. The goal is to educate the public about the importance of cancer prevention and early detection.

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February is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month.

Start Your Engines!