RICHMOND, Va - Virginia Blood Services hospitals require access to specific blood types that match patients with Sickle Cell Anemia to help minimize the risks and reactions of repeated transfusions. Dr. Chelsea Sheppard was joined by Thomas Jefferson High School Freshman Jasmine China and her mother, Nicole China, to explain what Sickle Cell Anemia is and the importance of donations. Virginia Blood Services is located at 2825 Emerywood Parkway. For more information call 804-989-4438 or visit www.vablood.org.
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