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New year, new hope
A new year brings with it a sense of hope. In 2026, we see hope manifesting in actions to advance prehospital blood transfusion programs. These programs equip ambulances and helicopters with blood products, enabling lifesaving transfusions before patients arrive at a hospital. In this issue of Access Point BCP, you'll find insights on why they matter and how the industry is working to move these initiatives forward. You’ll also get a list of websites where you can see how national organizations advocate for the use of lifesaving blood in the field.
Plus, see how one community blood center is gaining improved platelet reliability after implementing automated blood processing.
As always, you’ll find helpful resources and upcoming events in every issue. If there are specific topics you want to read about in the future, let us know. This newsletter is designed specifically for blood center professionals like you, and we value your input.
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Emergency care
Prehospital blood transfusion: Advancing emergency care
Access to blood provided at the scene of an injury or during transport to the hospital is increasingly recognized as an essential element of lifesaving emergency care. See how industry organizations are collaborating to help address barriers to this important tool.
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Customer spotlight
The Community Blood Center: Strengthening local platelet supply
Improving platelet production reliability is a critical advantage that this Appleton, Wisconsin-based organization is enjoying since implementing the Reveos™ Automated Blood Processing System. But that’s not the only benefit the update has brought.
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Did you know?
These facts might motivate blood donors
Information can be a powerful tool in encouraging community members to become blood donors — and to keep current donors coming back. Here are five interesting blood supply facts you can share with your donors, the local community, and even your team to keep them committed to blood donation.
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- Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.1
- 652,000 units of blood are used annually by pediatric patients in the U.S.2
- 25% of the U.S. blood supply is used by patients battling cancer.3
- 90,000 to 100,000 Americans are affected by sickle cell disease.1
- 1 in 3 African American donors is a match for patients with sickle cell disease.4
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Your questions, answered
Dear Access Point BCP,
Our blood center would like an Outdate Calendar for 2026. Does Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies have one for the new year? And if so, how can I get a copy?
— Sally from Nashville, TN
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Hi Sally,
For those who aren’t familiar with the Outdate Calendar, it’s a handy guide to help blood centers and processing labs determine the expiration dates of blood components. You can also use it to help determine when donors can next donate whole blood, red blood cells, or platelets. The calendar is free to download at your convenience.
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We will feature a reader question in each issue of Access Point BCP. If you have one, please email it to us along with your first name, hometown, and state or province. Questions not featured will be answered directly via email.
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You are on the front lines of blood supply management, and we are here to assist.
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could help your efforts to manage the critical blood and blood component supply.
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Content in Access Point BCP is for informational and educational purposes. It is not: medical advice, treatment guidance, legal advice, or reimbursement/regulatory advice.
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