United Blood Services of the Concho Valley announced Friday that its supply on hand of O Negative blood type is dangerously low. "Everyone should be alarmed by this - O Negative is the universal blood type that anyone can be safely transfused with - critically important to trauma patients when there is no time to perform the blood typing test," said to Linda Grace, Senior Donor Recruitment Representative with United Blood Services. Most blood shortages occur during or after holiday weekends like Labor Day Weekend when the need for blood goes up and donations drop off.
Donors are needed to replenish the Concho Valley blood supply. In addition, platelet donors are needed. Platelets can be donated at the donation center and are used by surgery, leukemia and trauma patients. Platelets have a five-day shelf life. All blood types are welcome.
United Blood Services 2020 W. Beauregard San Angelo, TX 325-223-7500
Open: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Noon - 6.00 p.m.; Wednesday & Friday 8 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.;
Sat 9 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
Closed Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day
Community Medical Center
Tuesday, September 8th
8.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Classrooms 1 and 2 near the chapel
Donors get:
2 Movie Passes, Hero in Me Points and a free cholesterol check.
You can make an appointment to give blood. Call United Blood Services at 877-UBS-HERO, or go online to www.bloodhero.com and enter sponsor code: sacmc.
You must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health to donate blood. Donors between 16 and 22 must meet additional height and weight requirements. Sixteen-year-old donors must present a Minor Donor Permit Form signed by a parent or guardian. The Minor Donor Permit can be found online at www.unitedbloodservices.org.
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