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It's the end of March, which means that American Red Cross Month is almost over. But there's still one more chance to show your support by providing blood to hospital patients.
The American Red Cross will be at LifeBridge Health & Fitness today from 1 to 6 p.m. Call 410-318-6817 to reserve a space.
According to the Red Cross, every two seconds someone needs blood, but only a small percentage of the eligible U.S. population donates blood in any given year.
Tips for a successful donation include:
- Donate Blood Today
It's not too late to give blood and give the gift of life. The Sinai Hospital blood drive will run until 12:30 p.m. today. The LifeBridge Health goal in 2010 is 550 units. According to the American Red Cross, the need for blood donations goes up during...
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Don't let a few flurries deter you from giving blood at the blood drive Saturday in Fallston, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to the T-shirt and donation to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the American Red Cross is also tossing in a $5 gift card to...
- Blood Drives Save Lives
It was a red letter day at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital on November 10. That?s because the semi-annual Red Cross blood drive was held in the Schwaber Multi-Purpose Room. Levindale employees, volunteers and visitors took time out of their...
- Blood Drive Scheduled At Levindale
Every two seconds, someone needs blood. This year alone, as many as five million patients will require blood transfusions, as accident victims, people undergoing surgery, and patients receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer and other diseases. Maryland...
- Give Blood!
Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Each day, patients across the country receive approximately 39,000 units of this lifesaving resource. This year alone, as many as five million patients will require blood transfusions, as accident victims, people...
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Blood Drive Today at LifeBridge Health & Fitness
It's the end of March, which means that American Red Cross Month is almost over. But there's still one more chance to show your support by providing blood to hospital patients.
The American Red Cross will be at LifeBridge Health & Fitness today from 1 to 6 p.m. Call 410-318-6817 to reserve a space.
According to the Red Cross, every two seconds someone needs blood, but only a small percentage of the eligible U.S. population donates blood in any given year.
Tips for a successful donation include:
- Maintain a healthy iron level in your diet
- Hydrate ? drink an extra 16 oz of liquid before and after your donation
- Have a healthy meal before your donation ? avoid foods high in fat just prior to donation
- Remember to bring your identification (such as a driver's license)
- Donate Blood Today
It's not too late to give blood and give the gift of life. The Sinai Hospital blood drive will run until 12:30 p.m. today. The LifeBridge Health goal in 2010 is 550 units. According to the American Red Cross, the need for blood donations goes up during...
- Blood Donors To Receive Gift Card To Starbucks
Don't let a few flurries deter you from giving blood at the blood drive Saturday in Fallston, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to the T-shirt and donation to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the American Red Cross is also tossing in a $5 gift card to...
- Blood Drives Save Lives
It was a red letter day at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital on November 10. That?s because the semi-annual Red Cross blood drive was held in the Schwaber Multi-Purpose Room. Levindale employees, volunteers and visitors took time out of their...
- Blood Drive Scheduled At Levindale
Every two seconds, someone needs blood. This year alone, as many as five million patients will require blood transfusions, as accident victims, people undergoing surgery, and patients receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer and other diseases. Maryland...
- Give Blood!
Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Each day, patients across the country receive approximately 39,000 units of this lifesaving resource. This year alone, as many as five million patients will require blood transfusions, as accident victims, people...