<img src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/58e5945/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3000x1687+0+0/resize/792x445!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.npr.org%2Fassets%2Fimg%2F2016%2F08%2F26%2Fblood_wide-1a47975d25442dbb77a3c6064d7423f81945cc60.jpg" alt="Two people sit in chairs donating blood. ">(Toby Talbot / AP)The Red Cross recently updated its eligibility criteria for blood donations, something that should increase the blood supply. But Dr. Walter Kelly, Medical Director for American Red Cross in Idaho, Montana and Eastern Oregon says that's not why they did it. He says it was the right thing to do. Dr. Kelly sat down with our Morning Edition host George Prentice to talk more.

(Toby Talbot / AP)The Red Cross recently updated its eligibility criteria for blood donations, something that should increase the blood supply. But Dr. Walter Kelly, Medical Director for American Red Cross in Idaho, Montana and Eastern Oregon says that's not why they did it. He says it was the right thing to do. Dr. Kelly sat down with our Morning Edition host George Prentice to talk more.

(Toby Talbot / AP)The Red Cross recently updated its eligibility criteria for blood donations, something that should increase the blood supply. But Dr. Walter Kelly, Medical Director for American Red Cross in Idaho, Montana and Eastern Oregon says that's not why they did it. He says it was the right thing to do. Dr. Kelly sat down with our Morning Edition host George Prentice to talk more.

Removing barriers to blood donation with the Red Cross

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Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, this weekday public affairs podcast serves as a gathering place where ideas are shared, stories are told and conversations thrive. Whether you’re curious about local government, inspired by the arts or invested in your community, Idaho Matters is where the voices of Idaho come together to inform, engage and celebrate the people and places that make the Gem State unique. Send us your questions, comments or story ideas by emailing idahomatters@boisestate.edu or sending us a voicemail using the "Talk To Us" feature on the free Boise State Public Radio app. Make a donation to support the Idaho Matters podcast today.

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