Blood Drive at MedStar St. Mary’s July 13
Posted for Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital
A community blood drive by the American Red Cross will be hosted at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Monday, July 13, from 10 am to 3:30 pm.
MedStar St. Mary’s depends on generous, committed neighbors to support its life-saving services. To register, call Health Connections at 301-475-6019.
For the balance of the month, to offset the seasonal decline, the Red Cross will be seeking blood donations at the locations listed below.
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help offset a seasonal decline in donations and prevent a shortage this summer by giving blood.
During June, July and August, there are about two fewer donors than needed at each Red Cross blood drive. This can add up to more than 100,000 fewer donations during the summer. Many schools that host blood drives are out of session, and vacation schedules can make regular donors less available – both contributing to the seasonal decline.
Donors of all blood types – especially those with types AB, O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed to help ensure blood products are available to hospital patients this summer. Type AB donors have the universal plasma type, which can be given to patients of all blood types. Plasma helps maintain blood pressure and supplies critical proteins for clotting immunity. It is often needed for burn, trauma and cancer patients.
To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Calvert
Prince Frederick
7/19/2015: 7 am – 12:30 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, 90 Church Rd
Charles
Indian Head
7/23/2015: 1:30 pm – 7 pm, Indian Head Moose Lodge 1712, 11 Town Street
La Plata
7/16/2015: 2 pm – 7 pm, New Life Wesleyan Church, 9690 Shepherds Creek Place
7/27/2015: 1 pm – 6:30 pm, American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway
Waldorf
7/27/2015: 1 pm – 6:30 pm, Waldorf Jaycees, 3090 Crane Highway
Saint Marys
Hollywood
7/17/2015: 12:30 pm – 6 pm, Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, 43256 Three Notch Rd
7/28/2015: 9 am – 2 pm, Smartronix, 44150 Smartronix Way
Lexington Park
7/16/2015: 9 am – 2:30 pm, Lexington Park United Methodist Church, 21760 Great Mills Rd
Mechanicsville
7/20/2015: 12:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit the Red Cross website above or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. For Apheresis appointments, please call 1-800-272-2123. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
