About the American Red Cross
Southern California Blood Region
Every day, about 1,000 Southern Californians
need blood.
Last year, the American Red Cross Southern California Blood Region provided about 600,000 blood products to 150 hospitals in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties.
In addition to providing blood products
to Southern California hospitals, the Red Cross commitment to
the education of health care professionals continues to excel.
Last year, Red Cross awarded over 4,800 continuing education
hours.
The American Red Cross Southern California Blood Region's research program, working in collaboration with local universities, is internationally recognized for major contributions to transfusion medicine.
The Region is also an active member in
the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP). There are over 138,000
local donors in the NMDP Registry.
Last year, 750 volunteers assisted the
Red Cross in its mission of providing blood to Southern California
hospital patients.
People who need blood can't wait. Give blood. Give life.
Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to donate blood and
help save a life today.
Mission of the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian
organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional
Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International
Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters
and help prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Fundamental Principles of the International
Red Cross and
Red Crescent Movement
Humanity
Impartiality
Neutrality
Independence
Voluntary Service
Unity
Universality
Vision of the American Red Cross
American Red Cross Biomedical Services
Mission
American Red Cross Blood Services will
fulfill the needs of the American people for the safest, most
reliable, most cost-effective blood and plasma services through
voluntary donations.
American Red Cross Biomedical Services
Vision
Be recognized by the people and organizations
we serve, as well as others in our field, as the provider of
choice for blood, plasma and tissue services. This will be accomplished
by a commitment to quality, safety and the use of the best medical,
scientific, manufacturing and business practices.
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