Posts Tagged ‘IBDS’
Blood Donors at Inova Get COVID-19 Antibody Testing
Before donated blood is given to a patient, Inova Blood Donor Services has historically tested it for 13 infectious diseases ranging from HIV to Zika. Starting this week, we are adding another test to the lineup: a test for COVID-19 antibodies that could show if a blood donor has had the virus. If a donor’s…
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 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 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 MoreJoin Greg Stroman, Redskins Cornerback to Donate on World Sickle Cell Day Blood Donors Needed for World Sickle Cell Day Blood Drive
World Sickle Cell Day is on Wednesday, June 19th. Sickle Cell Disease affects more than 700,000 people in the United States. Their red blood cells are shaped like sickles instead of normal biconcave, disc-shaped red cells. Normal shaped red cells travel through veins of people easily, whereas the abnormally shaped “sickle” cells may block blood…
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 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 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…
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 MoreMedia Advisory: Inova holding Congressional Blood Drive hosted by House Majority Whip Steve Scalise
Washington, DC – Inova Blood Donor Services is proud to host its second annual Congressional Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, in the foyer of Rayburn House Office Building. The blood drive is being sponsored by House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (LA-1st) and will be open to the Capitol Hill…
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