BloodCenter of Wisconsin answers call to send blood products to Puerto Rico
MILWAUKEE -- BloodCenter of Wisconsin is part of a network of other blood centers in the country who are sending blood products to Puerto Rico to ensure a safe blood supply as that U.S. territory battles a Zika virus outbreak.BloodCenter has already shipped 145 units of blood through its affiliation with America’s Blood Centers and Blood Centers of America, and may be asked to provide additional units.“It is our mission to serve our community first and foremost, but also to respond and provide assistance when help is needed,” said Dr.