Why blood donation matters more than ever

May 2026

At Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, cardiac surgeon and division chief of surgery Chuck Douville, M.D., has seen firsthand how vital blood donations are to patient care. From emergency surgeries to unexpected accidents, access to blood can mean the difference between life and loss.


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