The next opportunity to donate blood in Ipswich will be Monday, Aug. 24 from 12 to 4:30 p.m. in Fr. Bormann Hall.
Contact Jerry Brooks at 605-380-1925 to make an appointment. Or call Vitalant (formerly United Blood Services) at 1-877-258-4825 for more information.
The blood drive is sponsored by the Ipswich Lions.
Common misconceptions of blood donors include: “Can I donate blood to save lives if...
• I am taking medication or recently got a flu shot: Yes - Most medications are acceptable as well as the flu shot. (You must still be feeling well and healthy to donate.)
• I am 16 years old: Yes - 16 with signed consent form available at http://www.vitalant.org. There is no upper age limit either.
• I have recently had surgery: Yes - If you are completely healed and released from doctor’s care.
• I got a tattoo or pierced? Yes - If obtained in a licensed establishment (MN, ND, SD, IA, and NE are okay.)
• I have diabetes: Yes - If you are regulating it, even if insulin dependent.
• I have had cancer: Yes - Most types are acceptable if it has been one year since last treatment and no known recurrence.
To save time, donors can now fill out their Health History online at http://www.vitalant.org the day of their donation.
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