Give Blood for Worldwide Wellness - Wellness Wednesday

Each unit of donated blood is separated into different parts, including red blood cells, platelets and plasma – so a single unit can save up to three lives. Blood donations are used for all kinds of reasons, like treating accident victims, those having surgery, and for people with cancer or blood disorders.

Medical advances have led to less demand for blood – but the number of donors has also fallen. And blood banks around the world often run short, particularly in times of health crises or in the aftermath of major disasters. But even during everyday times, there’s a pressing need for regular donations, and not having enough blood donors can lead to a serious risk to life.

Are you a regular donor?

Held each year on 14 June, World Blood Donor Day was set up in 2005 to raise awareness of the need for safe blood, and to thank blood donors for their essential gifts. Giving blood is one of the simplest ways to save lives, and there’s always a need for new and existing donors. It only takes around five to ten minutes and is very straightforward.

Most healthy adults can give blood, but all countries have slightly different regulations. A simple internet search will throw up everything you need to know, including who can give blood and where in your area. It’s a truly good habit to get into.

References

The donation process – NHS, accessed on 12 April 2021, https://www.blood.co.uk/the-donation-process/
Blood safety and availability, WHO, accessed on 12 April 2021, https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/blood-safety-and-availability
Facts about donating blood, Medical news today, accessed on 12 April 2021, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/blood-donation-facts
World Blood Donor Day – WHO, accessed on 12 April 2021, https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day
How blood is used – NHS, accessed on 12 April 2021, https://www.blood.co.uk/why-give-blood/how-blood-is-used/
Improving the fragile US supply of blood – McKinsey & Company, Abhi Satyavarapu and Dilip Wagle, accessed on 12 April 2021, https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-and-social-sector/our-insights/improving-the-fragile-us-supply-of-blood#

Introducing Wellness Wednesdays

Life can move at quite a pace. And sometimes we can become so focused on what’s urgent that we overlook what’s really important.

Nothing matters more than our physical and mental health. In today’s demanding world taking proper care of ourselves enables us to fulfil our potential, pursue our passions, and be there for our families, friends, and colleagues.

As a proudly purpose-led organisation we are committed to doing the right thing, from our comprehensive and diverse sustainability programme to our engagement with the communities in which we operate.

So today we are delighted to announce the launch of Wellness Wednesdays. Each day at Ortho we commit our collective energies to enhancing and protecting the lives of others. We now aim to bring this thinking, and its benefits, closer to home, and promote a greater focus on self-care for all of our colleagues.

Each week we will take a fresh and invigorating perspective on how we can better look after ourselves, from diet and exercise to relaxation and the management of stress. Our hope is to provide clear, simple and practical steps towards a healthier body and mind.

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