The Transfusion Services Center at St. Mary's
(known as the Blood Bank) screens patients
who need blood and prepares customized
transfusions with exactly the components
they need.
The donation process is simple, but the
requirements for blood donors have become
stricter. That's why it's vital that people who
can donate do so frequently. "Healthy
individuals can donate every eight weeks,"
Ms. Howard says.
Give Blood
Your Blood Donation Goes a Long Way
You may be helping up to 10 people every time you
give blood, says St. Mary's Transfusion Services
Coordinator Paula Howard. "Donor blood is
broken down into separate components,
including red cells, platelets and plasma, which
are used to treat multiple patients," she says.
Please visit www.obi.org to find a blood drive
or donation center run by the Oklahoma Blood
Institute.
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