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HQ staff roll up sleeves to donate blood

Headquarters (HQ) staff in Elk Grove donated blood during an April 29, 2026, blood drive.

Headquarters (HQ) staff from CDCR and CCHCS rolled up their sleeves to donate through a blood drive in Elk Grove.

In the back parking lot of building E, the bloodmobile was ready for donors first thing in the morning April 29.

Bloodmobile at CDCR and CCHCS HQ in Elk Grove.

“Local hospitals are facing a critical need for blood, and your donation can help save lives. Every donation truly counts,” organizers said.

A staff member donates blood at CDCR and CCHCS headquarters in Elk Grove, California, April 29, 2026.

The blood drive was organized by the CCHCS Office of Employee Health Management.

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


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