Iron deficiency also has a major impact on exam scores! Finding the cause of heavy periods early could change someone’s academic future.

Heavy periods affect school attendance and exam scores, study in England finds www.theguardian.com/society/2025... @theguardian.com

Newborns in NICU can lose up to 20% of their blood volume from routine testing.

The @who.int promotes smaller tubes + less testing to protect babies' blood.

Parents can ask:
“Can smaller samples be used?”
“Is this already being tested?”

Every drop counts.
#NICU #PBM #NewbornHealth #BloodHealth

Anemia is often overlooked — but it can be life-threatening in #surgery, #pregnancy, and #cancercare.
The new WHO guidance on Patient Blood Management puts anemia at the center of safer healthcare.
Read it here: iris.who.int/handle/10665...

#Anemia #BloodHealth #WomensHealth #GlobalHealth

This highlights the continued relevance of patient blood management in light of the WHO latest guidance.

👏 Thank you to our authors and team for their ongoing commitment to #bloodhealth education.

Read the full news here: apnews.com/press-releas...

Your blood health matters. Ask for your hemoglobin number today! Early detection = better health. #KnowYourNumbers

#BloodHealth #PatientAdvocacy #PatientEmpowerment #TakeAction

This #IWD2025, we’re highlighting Sherri Ozawa, MSN, RN, a leader in #bloodhealth. Her advice? Don’t ignore heavy or painful periods—speak up, get answers, take charge!

Learn more in Chapter 10 of Blood Works
#patientbloodmanagement #heavyperiods #womenshealth

Blood Works: An Owner’s Guide
Everything You Need to Know BEFORE You are a Patient

With contributions from 48 leading international medical experts, this is a must read for all who want to look after their blood health.

#bloodhealth #irondeficiency #anemia #healthandwellnessjourney #healthmatters