Contributors

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MaryAnn Sromoski

Mary Ann Sromoski, RN, MSN, CCRN, CNE, oversees the Patient Blood Management Program and  Bloodless Medicine at Geisinger in Northeast and Central Pennsylvania. MaryAnn and her team have created a comprehensive Patient Blood Management (PBM) program that includes an anemia consultative service. 

MaryAnn's background includes experience in the fields of Critical Care, Trauma, Transplant, and Obstetrics. Support from the Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management (SABM) has prepared her well to create an excellent PBM program. 

Mary Ann  serves as a member of the Board of Directors and acts as a mentor to SABM members developing their PBM programs. She also serves on the AABB PBM Standards Committee, is active in the AABB PBM Sub-Section, and has served as an AABB PEP mentor.

Mary Ann is proud to be a member of the Board of Directors for the Carpatho-Rusyn Society. 

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Sarah Walbolt

Sarah is highly experienced in development of Patient Blood Management in healthcare systems.  She remains active in the Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management (SABM) and is utilized as an implementation specialist to mentor healthcare organizations to establish PBM programs. Sarah serves on various SABM committees such as Annual Meeting Planning for their yearly medical conference.  

Her medical background is in Gastroenterology, OR and Administrative nursing. She is fueled by a passion to bring awareness in PBM. She enjoys patient advocacy for Patient Blood Management & Bloodless Care populations. 
 
 Sarah loves traveling, meeting new people and to hear their story.  She is dedicated to lifelong learning and teaching.