May kicks off trauma season, the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day when increased injury and accident rates that typically occur. During this time each year, the need for blood product donations becomes even more critical. Ahead of this year’s trauma season, consider donating blood at the upcoming American Red Cross blood drive at our Regional Medical Center in Boise held: Tuesday, May 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at McCleary Auditorium, Boise Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter STALS to schedule your appointment today. #OurCallingisYou #BloodShortage #TraumaSeason (fb)

Time is brain, and during a stroke, two million brain cells die every minute. May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and we are sharing the signs, symptoms, and what to do should one occur in our latest blog. Visit the link to hear from our stroke experts as they answer commonly asked questions about stroke. https://www.saintalphonsus.org/blog-articles/stroke-101-what-you-need-know #StrokeAwarenessMonth #OurCallingisYou (fb)