http://wutc.org en http://wutc.org/post/blood-assurance-turns-40-transfusions-have-longer-stranger-past <p>http://archive.org/download/BloodAssuranceTurns40/blood40.mp3</p><p>Blood Assurance opened in the early 1970s by providing blood for four hospitals in Chattanooga. Now it serves more than 50 healthcare facilities.</p><p>The first-ever blood donation involved a pope, three gold coins, and an unusual method for transfusion. Let&#39;s just say blood transfusions have come a long way, too.</p><p>In honor of Blood Assurance&#39;s 40th birthday, we look back at the history of blood donation in Chattanooga, and the long, storied past of blood donation itself.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:28:59 +0000 Mary Helen Miller 7050 at http://wutc.org Blood Assurance Turns 40, But Transfusions Have Longer, Stranger Past