Arkansas
Blood Institute (ABI ) and Hot Springs 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. , Thursday, March 22. All healthy adults, 16 and
older*, are encouraged to donate blood at Ponce Center Room A on 1101 DeSoto
Boulevard, to save the lives of those in area community hospitals. All blood donors will also receive an insulated
travel cup, free health screenings and Donor Rewards Points.
Additionally,
if blood donors choose to forgo the donor appreciation item, funds designated
for this item will be directed to our partnering organization, the American
Heart Association. Arkansas Blood Institute and the
American Heart Association (AHA) share a common goal, to keep people healthy. The American Heart Association wants everyone
to know their numbers and act on them. That’s the first step in changing
cardiovascular health statistics. Because blood donors receive a mini health
check, including blood pressure and cholesterol results, every time they come
to donate, those numbers are readily available to each donor.
“This
month—especially with spring break--fewer people typically donate,” said John Armitage , Arkansas Blood Institute president and CEO. “But
the blood needs for patients in our local hospitals remains.”
Although
all blood types are needed to maintain ABI ’s typical 3-day supply, those with O-negative type blood are especially
encouraged to donate. According to the American Association of Blood Banks,
those with O-negative blood type make up only nine percent of the national
population. However, O-negative blood can be used by anyone in an emergency
situation, regardless of type.
Blood donations can be made every 56
days. To learn more about ABI or to make
an appointment, contact Arkansas Blood
Institute at 877-340-8777 or visit us at www.arkbi.org.
* 16 year olds must weigh
at least 125 and provide signed parental permission, 17 year olds must weigh at
least 125 pounds, 18+ year olds must weigh at least 110 pounds.
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