April 17th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Three counties in West Virginia have now joined the state’s whole blood program. The latest is Monongalia County, home to Morgantown and WVU. James Scheidler, Regional Director of West Virginia EMS, says whole blood transfusions increase chances of survival by restoring blood volume and enhancing clotting function quickly…

  

“Whole blood has shown that overall patients have lower chances of dying, they require less days in the ICU, fewer surgeries, less time on a ventilator, and overall require fewer blood products.”