The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. 220 W Plainview Rd, Springfield, MO, United States, Missouri. Don’t do any heavy lifting or vigorous exercise. 9980 likes 679 talking about this 6222 were here. Stay well hydrated, double the amount of water you normally drink. Then he was given basic directions for the remainder of the day. Luke had to remain on the table for 4 minutes to make sure he felt good and was not lightheaded.
When Luke’s blood draw was complete, his line was clamped off so no air could enter the donation. Why get the special training? Angela shared simply and quietly, “A power red donation saved my life.” When asked about being a Power Red Technician, she told us that you need special training to do this. Red Cross Specialist Angela told Luke that she loves her job. The Red Cross employees make you feel comfortable and safe.” Why not? There is literature that you can read beforehand. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Don Thomson Donor Center 220 W Plainview Road Springfield MO 65810. Bloodworks Northwest Donate Blood Your gift of blood, time or money saves lives. It goes very quickly.” Why do you do this? Luke shared, “I have the benefit of decent health, and I have some blood to spare. Thank you for your interest in blood donation. He also advised, “If you are nervous about the needle, simply look away. Does that hurt? Luke shared that you that you feel a quick stick. The Red Cross Specialist inserted the needle into Luke’s arm. This is to make sure his arm was as sterile as possible. Luke’s arm was scrubbed for 30 seconds and let to air dry for another 30 seconds. Luke always does a Power Red donation.įor Luke and other donors, everything begins the same. Since your blood has to go through a machine to return the platelets and the plasma, there are certain tables used for these type of blood donations. You need to let a Red Cross employee know if you are going to do a Power Red donation. Power Red is a form of donation which allows the donor to donate two units of blood at one time while returning the platelets and plasma back to the donor. She is a Power Red Tech and a Specialist I.
Luke had the privilege of working with Angela. When the decision was made, that decision determined which direction he would recline on the table. Luke was asked which arm he wanted to use for his donation. Luke moved on and was ready to donate blood. If you are in good health and your blood work, hemoglobin level, checks out satisfactorily you then move on to the next step, donating your blood. Next, one of the Red Cross employees met with him to go over his medical history and do a finger stick to check his hemoglobin level. When Luke arrived, he was greeted and checked in. Luke advised not donating blood on an empty stomach. He usually donates in the morning, so he fixes himself a good breakfast before leaving the house. In most cases, therapeutic apheresis professionals are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week for scheduled and / or emergency service. Luke has a process that he follows when donating blood. Utilizing Red Cross therapeutic apheresis services enables hospitals to provide these services to their patients without investing in equipment and the training of specialized staff. He has been a regular blood donor for four years. – if you’d like to sign up and donate, visit Holtsberry thinks about donating blood at every possible opportunity when Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) holds their regular blood drives. The blood drive is taking place at the Springfield American Red Cross on Brookdale Drive. The American Red Cross is asking that people of color from the community come out to donate as well, all you have to do is sign up in advance. It means that we need as many people of color to come out and give blood,” said Nia Rennix, Executive Director at Central and western Massachusetts Red Cross. “One in three African American blood donors are a match for patients dealing with sickle cell and it means that black and brown blood matters. It’s a disease that disproportionately affects people of color. 16: West Springfield Middle School, 31 Middle School Drive, 2 to 7 p.m. Blood from African Americans is uniquely qualified to help people with sickle cell, an inherited blood disease that leaves a shortage of healthy blood cells. 16: Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 Brookdale Drive, 1:15 to 6:30 p.m. The blood drive is like a battle of the badges with first responders of color being asked to come and donate blood on March 15th. Blood drive plans to raise awareness for those battling sickle cell disease
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