Posts Tagged ‘blood donor’
Critical 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,…
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services’ Inaugural Short Film Competition a Success
Winning Videos from High School Students to Be Used for Future Education Falls Church, VA – (June 20, 2011) – Inova Blood Donor Services is proud to announce the winners of its first short film competition, a contest open to high school students and designed to raise awareness of the importance of blood donation. Kenneth…
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services Unveils New Bloodmobile
New Equipment Allows for Additional Double Red Cell Donation Falls Church, VA – (February 18, 2011) – Inova Blood Donor Services has added a new bloodmobile to its fleet, one with additional space to allow for more double red cell donations. Double red cell donation is similar to a whole blood donation, except a special…
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services Celebrates National Blood Donor Month
January Marks National Observation; Inova Encourages New and Existing Donors to Give Blood During Winter Months Falls Church, VA- (January 3, 2011) – Inova Blood Donor Services is celebrating National Blood Donor Month this January by thanking its donors and the many organizations that host blood drives. This month is an opportunity for donor centers…
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services and George Mason University Double Number of Donors at CAA Challenge
Inova Sets New Record for Most Number of Units Collected in One Day Falls Church, VA – (November 30, 2010) – Monday, Nov. 15 marked a day to remember for the students, staff and volunteers of Inova Blood Donor Services and George Mason University. More than 850 people came out to donate during the ninth…
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