Blood Drive at Wayne Medical Center is Friday, April 10th

Every day, thousands of patients rely on donated blood to survive and heal - from trauma victims and surgical patients to those fighting cancer or managing chronic illness. Blood cannot be manufactured; a stable and diverse blood supply depends entirely on generous donors. When you give blood, you’re making a life-saving gift that can help multiple people through emergencies, medical treatments, and ongoing care. Regular donations ensure hospitals have the right types and amounts of blood products available when they’re needed most, making your contribution not just helpful, but essential.

Blood Assurance will be holding a blood drive at Wayne Medical Center, located at 103 JV Mangubat Drive in Waynesboro, on Friday, April 10, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. To register for blood donation, you may call 1-800-962-0628 or visit www.bloodassurance.org/waynemedical. You may also scan the QR code above.

Those donating blood are asked to bring your ID with you, eat a good meal beforehand, avoid energy drinks, and drink extra water.

Donation requirements:

• High school students who are at least 16 years of age require one-time parental consent (download consent forms at website listed above) and weigh at least 110 pounds. Other donors must be at least 17 years old.

• When checked by the donor care specialist, your iron level must be at least 12.5 g/dL for females and 13.0 g/dL for males.

• Your blood pressure cannot be higher than 180/100 mm Hg or lower than 90/50 mm Hg. If you are currently taking medication, you are eligible to donate as long as your blood pressure meets these requirements.

• Your body temperature must be between 96.4 and 100.0 degrees F.

• Your pulse rate must be no less than 50 beats per minute and no more than 100 beats per minute.

• You will be asked a series of questions to ensure that you are eligible to donate.

• Certain medications and medical conditions will prevent you from donating, at least temporarily. Call 800-962-0628 to inquire about your specific medical conditions or medications, or view the Medication Deferral List on the website.