Doctor shares what to know about blood donation in Sacramento region

By Lindsay Weber

Doctor shares what to know about blood donation in Sacramento region

KCRA 3 has teamed up with Vitalant again for our Blood Drive for Life from Jan. 8 to 11.Dr. Jonathan Hughes of Vitalant joined KCRA on Tuesday to share why blood donation is important and what potential donors should know."January is typically a very challenging month for our hospitals and for our inventory," Hughes said. Hughes noted that juggling a more packed schedule during the holidays can often leave something like blood donation as an afterthought. Watch the full interview in the video player above.KCRA 3's Blood Drive for Life with Vitalant takes place on Jan. 8-11 across two locations in Rocklin and Sacramento. You can make an appointment at vitalant.org/kcra.

KCRA 3 has teamed up with Vitalant again for our Blood Drive for Life from Jan. 8 to 11.

Dr. Jonathan Hughes of Vitalant joined KCRA on Tuesday to share why blood donation is important and what potential donors should know.

"January is typically a very challenging month for our hospitals and for our inventory," Hughes said.

Hughes noted that juggling a more packed schedule during the holidays can often leave something like blood donation as an afterthought.

Watch the full interview in the video player above.

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