The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) Blood Bank today issued an urgent appeal for blood donations.
“All blood types are needed and donated blood products will help replenish the QEH Blood Bank’s supply to ensure that blood products are readily available for patients with serious medical needs such as cancer patients, people with blood disorders, premature babies, cardiac procedures and trauma victims,” a statement said.
Volunteers between the ages of 18 and 70, who weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in generally good health are asked to call the National Blood Collecting Centre at 429-4307 or 836-7993 to make an appointment to donate blood. The Centre, located at Ladymeade Gardens, St Michael is open between 8 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays to facilitate blood donations.
The statement said only people who have made an appointment and are scheduled to donate blood will be allowed access to the facility. It said each whole blood donation can help save up to three lives. (PR)
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