CHSS faculty and staff blood drive

Help save lives! Donate your blood!

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
The Hub, Inova Bloodmobile, Level 3 Parking

At CHSS, we believe in making an impact not only within our College but also in our community. In this spirit of giving back, we are excited to announce our upcoming blood drive for faculty and staff in partnership with Inova Bloodmobile. Your participation can truly make a difference in someone’s life!

CHSS faculty and staff blood drive

Host: Inova Bloodmobile

Date: Wednesday, March 13

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (sign up for a timeslot)

Where: The HUB, Level 3, 30-minute parking spaces

Bring: Photo ID with birthdate

Did you know …?

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
There is no substitute for human blood! It cannot be manufactured.
Only 38% of the U.S. population is eligible to donate, and less than 10% actually do. Please consider being one of the 10%!
One pint of blood can save three lives. Whole blood can be separated into its specific components of red cells, plasma and platelets and can help multiple people.
Each year over 15,000 children across the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer (that's about 43 new patients each day). Many of the children with cancer in our area are battling a form of leukemia. From their initial diagnosis to being treated with chemotherapy, these young children require frequent blood and platelet transfusions.
Childbirth is truly a miracle. One in every 533 moms will face a high-risk pregnancy complication called Placenta Accreta which causes severe blood loss (hemorrhage) after delivery which requires a blood transfusion.

Whatever YOUR reason to donate at the CHSS Faculty and Staff Blood Drive, we hope you will continue to donate regularly to help keep the supply at a stable level. If you donate whole blood, you can donate up to SIX TIMES per year (every 56 days)! If all blood donors who are eligible donated, blood shortages would be rare.

Thank you for making a difference in our community! Register now for a time to donate blood!

Here are the steps you can follow to make your donation a success!

The week before

Eat iron-rich foods.

The day before

Eat regular meals, with iron-rich foods (avoid fatty foods like hamburgers, fries and ice cream).
Drink plenty of water and fluids.
Get a good night’s sleep.

The day of

Eat a nutritious meal before your donation. Do not fast.
Drink plenty of water, juice and noncaffeinated beverages.
Bring your Photo ID to your donation appointment. Photo ID must have your date of birth and picture.
Wear clothing with loose fitting sleeves.

During registration and screening

You will be asked to complete a Donor History Questionnaire. NOTE: you can complete these forms prior to your appointment. Please bring a printed or mobile confirmation to your scheduled appointment.
You will meet with a team member to discuss your form and travel information to determine eligibility. Follow your Donor Specialist’s instructions, feel free to ask them any questions you may have.

During donation

Show your Donor Specialist any “good veins” that have been used successfully in the past to draw blood.
Follow your Donor Specialist’s instructions. Ask any questions you may have.
RELAX! You are saving lives!

After donation

Sit up and dangle your feet over the side of the bed for a moment before standing.
Walk over to the refreshment area to enjoy some snacks and hydration to replace the volume you lost during donation.
Remain at refreshment area for at least 15 minutes. If you feel light-headed, please tell staff immediately.
We suggest you refrain from strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for a few hours following donation.
Enjoy the rest of your day!

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