Case Study: U of U Health Genetics supports cancer patient recovery with ARUP Blood Services

U of U Health Genetics supports 6 red blood cell transfusions with ARUP Laboratories

The customer, U of U Health Genetics, faced a significant challenge when the daughter of an employee was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer, Ewing sarcoma. Her chemotherapy treatments required frequent red blood cell and platelet transfusions to aid her recovery, creating a critical need for a reliable local blood supply. This need was met by the vendor, ARUP Laboratories, through its ARUP Blood Services.

ARUP Laboratories addressed this challenge by mobilizing its local blood donation infrastructure and leveraging the patient's powerful story to inspire new donors. The solution emphasized the "Give Local. Save Local" motto, highlighting that community donations directly benefit local patients. As a result, the employee's family and the broader community were motivated to donate, ensuring a supply of the specific blood type needed. The measurable impact was that the young patient successfully received multiple life-sustaining transfusions, and ARUP Blood Services increased community awareness and donor engagement ahead of a scheduled blood drive.

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