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Join the World in Saving Lives: Donate Blood June 14 at Inova Center for Personalized Health
Falls Church, VA – Inova Blood Donor Services and the World Health Organization (WHO) are celebrating World Blood Donor Day on Monday, June 14. IBDS and blood donor organizations around the world are hosting events to recognize our generous donors and the gift of life they provide through blood donation. World Blood Donor Day was…
Read MoreJanuary is National Blood Donor Month. Reserve your Lifesaving Appointment Now!
Falls Church, VA – Since 1970, blood donors have been recognized in the month of January during National Blood Donor Month. This January, the blood supply is critically low for nearly all blood types. If you have Type O, Type A or Type B blood, please make an appointment to donate in the next few…
Read MoreGive the Gift of Life: Donate Blood at Tysons Corner Center Holiday Blood Drive on Dec. 21
Falls Church, VA – Give the gift of life this holiday season and make time to donate blood at the Tysons Corner Center Holiday Blood Drive on Monday, Dec. 21, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. All donors will receive a long-sleeved holiday themed shirt as a thank you for their donation. “We are so…
Read MoreDon’t Miss Your Shot! Donate Blood on March 3, Get a Capitals Bobblehead and Chance to Win Pair of Capitals Suite Tickets
Sign up now to donate blood and save lives on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. All donors who donate at Dulles Donor Center or Woodburn Center will receive a bobblehead* as a thank you for their donation. All donors will be automatically entered to win a pair of SUITE tickets** to the Washington Capitals game on…
Read MoreStrike Out Blood Shortages
Donate Blood at Inova’s 3rd Annual Spring Training Blood Drive Event Join Inova Blood Donor Services on Saturday, February 15, 2020, to strike out blood shortages and save lives at the 3rd Annual Spring Training Blood Drive Event. All donors will receive a Nationals hat* as a thank you for their donation and will be…
Read MoreGift Card Giveaway for Blood Donors on Black Friday!
Make time to give blood on Black Friday, November 29, and get a $10 gift card as a thank-you gift! Gift card choices include: Amazon, Target, Home Depot, Best Buy and Starbucks. The Black Friday Donation event is taking place at three Inova Blood Donor Centers across Northern Virginia and appointments are filling up fast.…
Read MoreBlood Donation: Good Science and Goodwill Team Up to Save Lives
Terri L. Craddock, MBA, MLS(ASCP), HP, is the senior director of Inova Blood Donor Services. Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs donated blood. But we don’t often stop to think about what it takes to make sure our hospitals are stocked with a blood supply that is safe and ready when patients need…
Read MoreT-shirts for Blood Donors on August 30! Donate blood and save up to three lives!
On Friday, August 30, Inova Blood Donor Services is hosting an event to boost the blood supply before Labor Day weekend. Inova Blood Donor Services is inviting all donors to stop by, donate, and get a free T-shirt as thank you for their donation! Make your appointment—Call 1-866-BLOODSAVES or visit www.inovablood.org/Love19. Who: Inova Blood Donor…
Read MoreIce Cream Treats for Donors on August 2! Donate blood and save up to three lives!
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is on Friday, August 2. Inova Blood Donor Services is inviting all local donors to beat the heat and stop by one of Inova’s air conditioned donor centers to donate life-saving blood for patients in the Washington DC metro area. All donors will receive a cooler lunch box* and the…
Read MoreDONATE NOW! Emergency Need for Blood Donations
The Washington DC region is experiencing a critical shortage of blood donations from ALL blood types due to decreased blood donations and increased patient needs for blood transfusions. Summer is always a tough time for blood donations—this year is like none other, there is a nationwide blood shortage. Due to a nationwide blood shortage,…
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