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June 1, 2009
Critical need for O-positive, O-negative and A-negative blood types
The U.P. Regional Blood Center in Marquette has a critical need for O-positive, O-negative, and A-negative blood types.
To be eligible to donate blood, a person must be at least 17 years old, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and have a picture ID.
The donation process is a quick and simple. A technician performs a brief medical screening to check blood pressure, pulse, temperature and hemoglobin levels. This helps assure safe blood for patients, and also provides a quick check-up for donors. The entire process takes about 45 minutes, while the actual donation will only take about 10 minutes.
Volunteer blood donors are the only source for blood used in patient care in the United States. The blood donated can be divided into three components: platelets, plasma and red cells. One pint of blood can be used to help three different people. Blood donated at the U.P. Regional Blood Center helps 13 Upper Peninsula hospitals.
Blood donors can donate blood at the following site:
U.P. Regional Blood Center - Marquette
580 W. College Ave.
Call for an Appointment (906)-225-4610 or 1-800-491-4483 (GIVE)
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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