Galveston County Daily News, Aug. 18, 2009

UTMB's Dr. Michael Warren, in his weekly column, writes about the importance of donating blood and chides people who cringe at the thought of a needle prick. "Let's put this into perspective. Pretend you are badly in need of blood during an emergency. Consider the emotional pain felt by your family. And you're afraid of a needle stick? Shame on you."