Posts Tagged ‘Inova Blood Donor Services’
Prince William County Police Department to Host A Blood Drive in Honor of Fallen and Wounded Officers
Sterling, VA – March 25, 2016 – The Prince William County Police Department is teaming up with Inova Blood Donor Services to host a “Blood for Heroes” community blood drive on Monday, April 4, 2016 in honor of its fallen and wounded officers from February’s incident. According to Chief of Police, Stephan M. Hudson, “The…
Read MoreBlood Drives to Honor the Fallen and Wounded Prince William County Police Officers
Inova Blood Donor Services will host multiple community blood drives to honor the fallen and wounded officers of the recent shooting in neighboring Prince William County. Local Law Enforcement and Rescue teams along with the general public are invited to show their support by donating blood at the Blood for Heroes
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 MoreFederal Government Shut Down Cancels Blood Drives
Donors urged to make up deficit FALLS CHURCH, VA (October 1, 2013) – As a result of the federal government shut down, four federal agency blood drives have been canceled resulting in a projected loss of over 300 voluntary donations. Those lost donations would have supported the transfusion needs of 900 patients across Maryland, DC…
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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