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News
Blood
Donor Day First Thursday of Each Month
Posted 23 June 2009
The next Blood Center of Iowa blood drive will be held on Thursday,
July 2, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the K.C. Hall in Waukon.
Blood drives are held the first Thursday of every month in Waukon to
allow for more donors to give. The Blood Center of Iowa supplies
Veterans Memorial Hospital with their blood and blood products.
Regular blood donors may donate blood as often as every 56 days.
First time donors will find that donating blood is a safe and easy way
to save lives and make a difference in the community. One single
blood donation can save the lives of up to three sick or injured
hospital patients. 90% of first time donors give at blood drives in
their community. This is a great opportunity for first time
donors to see how easy the blood donation process is.
The donation process is simple:
1. Eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of
fluids at least four hours prior to donating.
2. Bring proper identification, such as
your donor card or a driver’s license.
3. Complete a health history
questionnaire and screening interview.
4. Receive a brief health check by
trained staff. This includes a check of blood pressure, pulse,
temperature and blood iron levels.
5. Sit back while a unit of blood,
approximately one pint, is collected. This process takes around 10
minutes.
6. Enjoy refreshments while relaxing for
10-15 minutes before leaving the facility.
The
blood that is collected is tested carefully. In fact, all blood that is
collected by any blood collection center is all tested the same,
according to the federal regulations.
To help maintain Iowa’s blood supply, donate at the Waukon Community
Blood Drive, on Thursday, July 2, at the K.C. Hall in Waukon.
Appointments are encouraged and walk-ins can only be accepted as the
schedule permits. To schedule your appointment, please call the Blood
Center of Iowa at 800-287-4903.
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