Posts Tagged ‘blood donation’
Inova in critical need of type O- blood donors
Falls Church, VA –– The need for blood donors, especially those with O-negative blood, has reached an all-time high. All blood types are needed, but Type O- is the most urgent need at this time and will help the most patients. Currently, we have less than a one-day supply of Type O- blood. Type O…
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services Welcomes Previously Deferred Donors Due to vCJD
Falls Church, VA – Inova Blood Donor Services supports the updated guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD). vCJD is a rare disease of the central nervous system commonly referred to as “mad cow disease”. Despite initial concerns of potential transmission, science continues to show that the transmission…
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 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 MoreJoy of Giving in July Donation Event
Inova Blood Donor Services is hosting a Joy of Giving in July Donation Center Event. The summer season in healthcare is often referred to as “Trauma Season”. Donate blood, platelets, or plasma on July 5, 2019, to help save local lives across the Northern Virginia area. Your gift of time will help patients heal to…
Read MoreCritical Need for Rh Negative Blood Type Donors and Platelet Donors Continues
Sterling, VA – The Washington, DC region is experiencing a critical shortage of Rh Negative red blood cells. Inova Blood Donor Services is in immediate need of donations from individuals with blood types of O-, A-, and B -. Donors are needed as soon as possible to re-stock our supply to ensure patients from across…
Read MoreShare the luck! Donate blood and save up to three lives!
Inova Blood Donor Services is hosting its annual St Patrick’s Day event—this time extended to a three day event! Share your life-saving blood and join in the fun between Friday, March 15, 2019, and Sunday, March 17, 2019, at any of the three Inova Blood Donor Center locations. All donors will receive a St. Patrick’s…
Read MoreMedia Advisory: Give Thanks and Give Blood at Inova Blood Donor Services Black Friday Donation Event
Sterling, VA – Take a break from shopping on Black Friday and help us boost the blood supply! We must ensure a steady supply of blood is available for patients in the hospitals we serve during the holiday season. As a thank you, all donors will receive a $10 gift card* of their choice! As always, will…
Read MoreHalloween Blood Donation Event
Sterling, VA – Blood Shortages are Scary! Help us boost the supply available for patients in our community and join us at our Halloween Center Event on October 31!! As a thank you, all donors will receive a themed long-sleeved Halloween t-shirt*! Plus, we’ll have special snacks (“Frankenfurters,” cupcakes and more!) and decorations! All blood…
Read MoreBlood donors help save new moms’ lives
Life Force Five years ago, Alexis Carena had an MRI near the end of her first pregnancy to check for complications. A few days later, once the results were in, she was admitted to Inova Fairfax Hospital due to placenta accreta, which causes severe bleeding during delivery. She delivered her son soon after. “A blood…
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