Pediatric Hematology & Transfusion Med | Red Cross ⛑️| 🌱 by Hopkins Medicine, Children’s National DC, CHKD and VCU Health | Tweets are my opinion only
Joined February 2021
- Tweets1.1K
- Following295
- Followers358
- Likes3.2K
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
We know prehospital transfusion saves lives. But what will it take to scale it?
A new modeling study in Transfusion estimates that expanding to 50% of U.S. EMS systems could require up to 550,000 additional low-titer group O whole blood donors: bit.ly/4vOHexB
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
Calling type O donors: Your immediate help is needed to avoid a blood supply crisis! Special offer for O- & O+ donors: Hurry in to give July 18-31 and get a bonus $20 e-gift card for helping during the emergency shortage. Learn more & book now: rcblood.org/4hk8T5J
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
While thousands have stepped up to help, the blood supply isn’t rebuilding fast enough to keep up with hospital demand & the situation has escalated. Red Cross inventories of the most needed blood types, like type O, are nearing crisis levels. Give now: rcblood.org/appt
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
Jon Hamm and Casey Affleck rolled up their sleeves. 🩸
Will you?
The Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage after the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June.
Donate today: rcblood.org/3MgX2VJ
ALT Jon Hamm and Casey Afleck sit together in a room with an American Red Cross sign behind them. Both are wearing team baseball jerseys, with red bandages on their arms, after donating blood. They are seated on a medical bench, with one wearing a mask below the chin and the other wearing a cap.
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
How are AABB-accredited institutions approaching directed blood donation requests?
New survey findings in Transfusion found that 42% of hospitals and 70% of blood collection centers reported accommodating non-medical requests.
Read the study: bit.ly/44f6phl
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
As the world pauses to celebrate the beautiful game, the mission to collect lifesaving blood continues. Score a goal for your community today by scheduling an appointment to donate at a drive near you by visiting redcrossblood.org ⚽️ #worldcup #worldcup2026
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
Did expanded donor eligibility increase first-time donor participation?
New research from TTIMS investigators suggests it may play a role.
Read more in #Transfusion: bit.ly/3RV2B1Z
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
Do you know why iron deficiency anemia is associated with an ⤴️ platelet count?
Let's dive into it 👇🏽
Hospital and EMS partnerships allows us to be the best stewards of the nation’s precious O red cell resources, so we can ensure patients needing blood both inside and outside the hospital have access!
Today we announced an innovative program with the Genesee County Sheriff's Office that helps ensure lifesaving blood is available when and where it's needed - before a patient reaches the hospital. Read more: rdcrss.org/4uV381W
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
Every 15 seconds someone in the U.S. needs platelets. Platelets must be used within 5 days of donation. That means the need is constant! More platelet donors are needed to help the millions of Americans who need platelets every year for survival. Get info: rcblood.org/4n7utvf
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
❤️ 🖤 🩺 May is National Nurses Month and this week we are celebrating National Nurses Week May 6-12, 2026. Please join us in thanking the brave nurses for the amazing work they do each and every day! Feel free to give shoutouts in the comments!
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
Smile, we’ve got new merch! Come to give blood or platelets March 30-April 12 and receive an exclusive American Red Cross x Life is Good® T-shirt, while they last. Your good vibes can help save lives! Schedule your donation: RedCrossBlood.org/LifeisGood #GivingIsGood
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
Prehospital transfusion saves lives, but optimal strategies remain unclear.
The SWiFT trial, published in @NEJM, found no survival or massive transfusion advantage to whole blood versus component therapy in severe trauma.
More on the AABB Newsfeed: bit.ly/4uLRpn8
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
Phenomenal talk on a key patient population that would benefit from more nuanced care at the @HopkinsMedicine VTE symposium today. "Sickle cell anemia is a high-risk thrombophilia: implications for VTE prevention in pregnancy." #BCAM #JHMVTE @elliotthaut @LauzeeTweet @mstreif1
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
Great talk about extended post-discharge VTE prophylaxis after colorectal resection at the
@HopkinsMedicine VTE Symposium today. #BCAM #JHMVTE @elliotthaut @LauzeeTweet
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
Kicking off @HopkinsMedicine VTE Symposium today with Keynote by @kaatz_scott.
Perfect timing for Blood Clot Awareness Month. #BCAM #JHMVTE
Watch online here hopkinsmedicine.org/armstron…
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
Match Day 2026: Winners & Losers Edition
youtu.be/IFQOBeaQRbc
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
Original Article: Bleeding Risk with Apixaban vs. Rivaroxaban in Acute Venous Thromboembolism (COBRRA trial) nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NE…
#Cardiology #CriticalCare
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
Whole blood resuscitation is well studied in trauma. But what about non-trauma hemorrhage?
Researchers from @WakeForestMed examined 331 patients. The findings suggest whole blood can be safely used in severely hemorrhaging non-trauma patients.
👉 bit.ly/4cTarS5
Courtney Lawrence, MD retweeted
Diabetes impacts 38M+ people in the U.S. & nearly 25% don't know they have it. Successful blood, platelet & plasma donations in March get free A1C testing (diabetes screen; 1 result in 2026). Get valuable insight into your health & help save lives: rcblood.org/4hmoNte
