Community Involvement

Headquarters staff roll up sleeves to donate blood

A staff member from CDCR and CCHCS headquarters donates blood during the Vitalant blood drive in Elk Grove.

CDCR and CCHCS headquarters staff in Elk Grove donated blood during a blood drive held Dec. 17.

Staff members rolled up their sleeves to provide blood through Vitalant, a non-profit organization.

Organized by the Office of Employee Health Management, staff were reminded of the life-saving impact of donating blood.

“With our local hospitals facing a critical need, your donation can make a major impact,” organizers said.

>> Learn more about Vitalant on their website.

Photos by Bernadette Durley, TV specialist
Office of Public and Employee Communications


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