Healthy blood donors needed - Lehigh Valley Health Blog

January 9, 2013

Posted by Tim Darragh at 09:59:54 AM on January 9, 2013

Miller Keystone Blood Center, the region's collector and distributor of blood, is looking for healthy donors.

?Blood supplies traditionally fall during the winter months, and this year?s flu season will no doubt reduce the number of eligible donors across the region. ?It is important to remember that Miller-Keystone Blood Center currently serves as the only blood provider to 25 hospitals in our region, and over 500 units of blood are needed each day by patients at these facilities. Therefore, it is imperative for blood that is used today be replaced today to replenish our community?s blood inventory levels,? says Deb Otto, Director of Telerecruitment. ?These blood products are required in order to care for premature infants, accident or burn victims, surgical patients, or individuals undergoing cancer treatment. We are grateful for our loyal blood donors who regularly heed our call in times of increased need.?

Donating blood is completely safe and easy, and takes less than one hour. In order to donate, individuals must be 17 years of age or older, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and be in general good health; they must not have donated in the past eight weeks. All donors are also required to provide valid identification; ID must have the donor?s name printed on it, plus a photo and/or signature.

Individuals can register to donate at:

? Allentown: 1255 S. Cedar Crest Boulevard, Suite 1300
? Bethlehem: 1465 Valley Center Parkway
? Easton: Chrin Commons Building, 2925 William Penn Highway, Suite 105
? Lionville: 128 Eagleview Boulevard
? Reading: 2745A Leiscz?s Bridge Road

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Blood Center at 610-691-5850; or for a listing of blood drives in your area, visit www.GIVEaPINT.org.

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Source: http://blogs.mcall.com/health/2013/01/healthy-blood-donors-needed.html

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