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EDUCATION PROGRAM PURPOSE
Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center has a specific
purpose with the education program: to educate students on
the need for volunteer blood donors and to eliminate fears
of the donation process. This program has been developed
for elementary through high school level. It is geared
toward instructing the youth on the donation process,
blood types and differentiating between facts and myths.
Students will have study on the circulatory system, learn
how different components of blood are essential to life
and learn that volunteer blood donation is an important
part of being a good citizen.
 Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center's
multimedia program, "Mv Blood- Your Blood," is playing
reviews from the students and teachers at area schools. It
provides an up-to-the-minute primer on blood and
circulation and fosters good citizenship and community
spirit by encouraging blood donation. With blood donations
decreasing and blood usage on the rise, we're working hard
to educate and inspire the next generation of blood
donors. After an informative video, the students are
introduced to the different blood products and encouraged
to ask questions.
IN CLOSING
Our education program has accomplished the goals set thus
far. Many students say they no longer fear blood donation
and plan to become regular donors upon reaching 17 years
of age. The next step is to bring this educational
experience to a greater number of students in the Western
Kentucky area.
Donations must continue to increase to
accommodate the advancing medical field and the increasing
demand for blood products. By allowing our education
program into your classroom, you will play an important
part in ensuring a safe and adequate blood supply for our
community. We must educate for the future.
Reaching Tomorrow's Donors Today
The American Association of Blood Banks presented Beaver
Dam Elementary School in Ohio County with the National
Merit Award in the field of education in 1996. Beaver Dam
Elementary School was nominated by Western Kentucky
Regional Blood Center and was chosen from hundreds of
entries from across the United States.
The Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center
is your non-profit community blood center serving Western
Kentucky since 1978. We are the sole supplier of blood and
blood products used at Owensboro Mercy Health System, Ohio
County Hospital, Caldwell County Hospital, Crittenden
County Hospital, Breckinridge Memorial Health, and Jennie Stuart Medical Center in
Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
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HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
Teachers and Principals:
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Contact Vicki Ellis to schedule a
presentation introducing blood component and function.
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Chair a blood drive by helping distribute
handouts, putting up posters and handing out flyers.
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Encourage students and co-workers to get
involved with the blood drive.
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Give Blood!
Schools:
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Distribute handouts for students to take
home
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Host the Bloodmobile or sponsor a blood drive giving
parents and others an opportunity to save lives.
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Schedule presentations by WKRBC
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Recognize participating students
Other Suggestions:
Your students may want to use this information about
blood components, the function of blood and blood donation
as a class report or science project. Call WKRBC if you
need additional information.
For more information on an education program in Daviess, Hancock, Ohio,
McLean, or Breckinridge Counties contact:
Vicki S. Ellis
Director of Donor Resources
Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center
3015 Old Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
Phone: 270-684-9296
Fax: 270-684-4901
Email: Vicki@wkrbc.org
In Christian, Caldwell, or Crittenden Counties contact:
Robbin Wise
Public Relations
Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center
1902 South Virginia Place
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: 270-684-9296
Fax: 270-684-4901
Email: Robbin@wkrbc.org
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