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    • About Blood Transfusion

      According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, each year approximately 5 million people in the United States get a blood transfusion. The procedure involves the transfer of blood or blood products into the patient to compensate for any loss that occurred during a trauma, pregnancy-related complication, surgery or treatment... more »

    • Qualifications for Giving Blood

      Giving blood is a relatively painless process that takes about one hour. If you want to donate blood, there are certain qualifications you must meet. more »

    • How to educate African Americans, Latinos, and other minorities about the importance of donating blood.

      Blood shortage is an issue that affects so many Americans. In a society where there is a shortage of blood, the national blood bank is urging African Americans, Latinos, and other minority groups to go out and donate blood, yet so many are shying away from the opportunity to do the right thing. The Red-Cross have prepared a study... more »

    • About Blood Donating

      Blood donating is when a healthy person volunteers to have his blood drawn for the purpose of future blood transfusions or to be used to develop medications. Since donated blood has a relatively short shelf life, acquiring blood is a constant problem and persistent need. Blood shortages are typically seen throughout the summer and... more »

    • Can You Give Blood With High Blood Pressure?

      In some instances, high blood pressure will disqualify a person from donating blood. If, however, the blood pressure is elevated but not extremely high, a person will be eligible to donate her blood. The guideline established by the Red Cross is that a person is ineligible to donate if their systolic blood pressure is over 180 or... more »

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