Blood donation saves lives. By Kari Gladieux Make a big difference in the lives of others simply by donating blood. According to the American Red Cross Donating blood takes about one hour, including a mini-physical (pulse. blood pressure and body temperature) and health interview. · Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. Donor Requirements One blood donation can potentially save up to three lives. To be an eligible blood donor. you must · Be in good health · Be at least 17 yoars of age (or 16 years old with parental consent) Weigh at least 1n0 pounds · Less than 38 percent of the population is eligible to give blood or platelets. Each person is borm with a specific blood type which means you can't give or receive blood from just anyone. Blood is a vital part of the life-saving care required for some trauma, cancer, and bun patients. Those with chronic medical conditions can also benefit from blood products such as red colls. platelets and plasma As a donor. your generous gift supports the constant need for a healthy and reliable blood supply in the community. Blood donation is not available to those who · Are pregnant Have donated blood within the last 56 days Have had symptoms of cold or flu within the last 72 hours · Have had a root canal, tooth extraction or oral surgery within the last 24 hours · Have received a tattoo or body piercing within the last four weeks (or up to 12 months after receiving a tattoo or body piercing from a nonregulated establishment or state) Join MGH for a blood drive Saturday, September 12 from 8:30 a.m. -1 p.m. at MGH Express Urgent Care 1130 N. Baldwin Ave. If you have questions or concerms about your eligibility as a donor, call The South Bend Medical Foundation at 765-662-4630. For more information, visit GiveBloodNow.com. Marion, IN 46952 Go to GiveBloodNow.com to schedule your donation appointment. The South Bend Medical Foundation serves as the sole blood supplier for Marion General Hospital BO AB 0 TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT GiveBloodNow.com MGH healthTBEAT www.gh.net Blood donation saves lives. By Kari Gladieux Make a big difference in the lives of others simply by donating blood. According to the American Red Cross Donating blood takes about one hour, including a mini-physical (pulse. blood pressure and body temperature) and health interview. · Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. Donor Requirements One blood donation can potentially save up to three lives. To be an eligible blood donor. you must · Be in good health · Be at least 17 yoars of age (or 16 years old with parental consent) Weigh at least 1n0 pounds · Less than 38 percent of the population is eligible to give blood or platelets. Each person is borm with a specific blood type which means you can't give or receive blood from just anyone. Blood is a vital part of the life-saving care required for some trauma, cancer, and bun patients. Those with chronic medical conditions can also benefit from blood products such as red colls. platelets and plasma As a donor. your generous gift supports the constant need for a healthy and reliable blood supply in the community. Blood donation is not available to those who · Are pregnant Have donated blood within the last 56 days Have had symptoms of cold or flu within the last 72 hours · Have had a root canal, tooth extraction or oral surgery within the last 24 hours · Have received a tattoo or body piercing within the last four weeks (or up to 12 months after receiving a tattoo or body piercing from a nonregulated establishment or state) Join MGH for a blood drive Saturday, September 12 from 8:30 a.m. -1 p.m. at MGH Express Urgent Care 1130 N. Baldwin Ave. If you have questions or concerms about your eligibility as a donor, call The South Bend Medical Foundation at 765-662-4630. For more information, visit GiveBloodNow.com. Marion, IN 46952 Go to GiveBloodNow.com to schedule your donation appointment. The South Bend Medical Foundation serves as the sole blood supplier for Marion General Hospital BO AB 0 TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT GiveBloodNow.com MGH healthTBEAT www.gh.net