CHARLES R. DREW: THE FATHER OF BLOOD BANKING 🧑🏾⚕️
Dr. Charles R. Drew was not just a surgeon—he was a revolutionary. His work in blood preservation changed medicine forever, saving millions of lives and laying the foundation for modern blood banks. Without his innovations, the world of emergency medicine and transfusions would not be what it is today. 🔥 THE INNOVATION THAT CHANGED THE WORLD During World War II, Dr. Drew developed improved methods for storing and transporting blood, making large-scale transfusions possible. His pioneering techniques allowed for the first blood banks, ensuring soldiers and civilians had access to life-saving transfusions when they needed them most. 💡 Breaking Barriers Despite his brilliance, Drew faced racial discrimination. He was even forced to resign from the American Red Cross after protesting the segregation of blood donations—yes, at one point, Black people’s blood was separated from white people's. His refusal to accept racism in medicine made him not just a scientist but also...