Posts Tagged ‘blood donor’
Inova Blood Donor Services’ Joy of Giving Donation Event!
Sterling, VA – It’s time for our Annual Joy of Giving Donation Center Event!! Join us at an open center location between Sunday, Dec. 16, and Monday, Dec. 31, to participate. All donors will have the chance to select a stocking with a prize inside, with a chance to win a $5, $10, $25, $50 or $100…
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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 MoreBoost in Blood Supply Necessary for Community Patients, Inova Blood Donor Services Asks for Help – Hosts 24 Hour Blood Drives
Sterling, VA – Inova Blood Donor Services supplies the majority of local hospitals in the Washington, DC metro region. Summertime is tough for the community’s blood supply, because donor turnout can be low due to vacations and activities with friends and family. Blood products are used daily in hospitals to support patients who are in trauma, actively…
Read MoreBeach Party Themed Donor Event in Centers on Friday, June 29th!
As a thank you for their blood, platelet, plasma, or red cell donation on Friday, June 29th, all donors who complete the screening process will receive a beach towel*. Plus— all donors who donate on June 29th will be automatically entered into a few chances to win opportunities, see below for details: Chance to…
Read MoreCritical Need for O Negative Universal Blood Donors for Community Blood Supply
Sterling, VA – Did you know that individuals with O Negative blood are universal donors, but are not universal recipients? Those with O- blood can only receive the same blood type and currently, our community has a critically low supply. Meet Jennifer: Jennifer is a mother, wife, sister, and friend in need of lifesaving blood…
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services Partners with Blood Centers of America to Help Las Vegas Victims
Falls Church, VA,– In the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, Inova Blood Donor Services is partnering with Blood Centers of America (BCA) to ensure the city’s blood needs are met. Our hearts go out to all those who have been affected by this tragic event and we are working with local…
Read MoreBlood Inventory Low in Community, Inova Blood Donor Services Asks for Help
Falls Church, VA – The Washington DC Metropolitan area is experiencing a critically low supply of blood and Inova Blood Donor Services is asking for residents in the DMV to donate and help support patients in local hospitals. At least 250 blood donations a day need to be collected to ensure the blood supply is…
Read MoreWinter Storm Jonas Wallops Blood Collection
All blood types needed to replenish depleted supply Falls Church, VA – January 25, 2016 – Inova Blood Donor Services has issued a call for eligible blood donors to visit their local fixed site blood donor centers to donate blood and/or platelets as soon as possible. Donors may schedule an appointment, or find a donor center…
Read MoreInova Issues Emergency Call for Blood Donations
All blood types needed to replenish depleted supply Falls Church, VA – (June 29, 2012) – Inova Blood Donor Services has issued a call for eligible blood donors to visit their local blood center or mobile blood drive to donate blood and/or platelets as soon as possible. Donors may schedule an appointment, or find a…
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services and Loudoun County Public Schools to Educate Students About Blood Donation
Schools Adding Blood Donation Education to Curriculum Falls Church, VA – (July 8, 2011) – Beginning in September, public high schools across Loudoun County will have a new addition to the Health and Driver Education curriculum: blood donation and collection information. Currently, less than 38 percent of the general population is eligible to donate blood,…
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