January is National Blood Donor Month. This year’s severe winter weather and a rough flu season have left blood banks across the country with low supplies, as January donations plummeted. Have extra blood to spare?  Go to www.redcrossblood.org to find a blood drive near you. On to Five on Friday -- here are five pieces that MCN staff shared this week. What did you read that you’d like to share? Post it on our Facebook page.

Why So Many Doctors Kill Themselves

Corey, Communications and Graphic Designer: “It is strange that we seem to overlook the health of the people taking care of us,” and shared the Chicago Tribune piece, “Why so many doctors kill themselves.”  

With CHIP funds running low, doctors and parents scramble to cover kids’ needs

Alma, Senior Program Manager of Environmental and Occupational Health, shared this PBS NewsHour piece on CHIP funding: “The months-long failure on Capitol Hill to pass a long-term extension to CHIP portends serious health consequences, with disruption in ongoing treatments.”

American-citizen children follow their deported dad to Mexico

Alma also shared the USA Today piece, “American-citizen children follow their deported dad to Mexico,” which includes perspective from Dr. Luis Zayas, a MCN advisory board member.

How Mongolia Revolutionized Reproductive Health for Nomadic Women

Candace, Specialist in Clinical Systems and Women’s Health, shared Newsdeeply piece, “How Mongolia Revolutionized Reproductive Health for Nomadic Women."

Fitbit tracked 6 billion nights of sleep—and found one simple change in your routine can help you snooze better

Karen, CEO, reminds you to go to sleep on time: “Fitbit tracked 6 billion nights of sleep—and found one simple change in your routine can help you snooze better.”

Have a safe and healthy weekend!

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