HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Inside Virginia Red Cross Headquarters in Henrico, blood donors trickle in to give the gift of life.

Dr. Courtney Lawrence, who serves as the divisional chief medical officer at the American Red Cross, said they’re constantly trying to find ways to improve the experience for donors who give the gift of life.

“Healthcare is a continuing challenge within the US with about one in three Americans unable to access a primary care provider and that shortage continuing to grow,” she said.

This is one of the reasons the Red Cross is stepping up to help blood donors keep their health in check.

“We have some of these blood donors who come and see us more regularly than they see other healthcare providers,” said Dr. Lawrence. “If there’s a way that we can help contribute to t

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