As the pandemic wears on through the holiday season, blood drives and donations remain essential to the health of our communities. The American Red Cross currently has a critical need for blood and you can help by scheduling your donation for the blood drive we will be hosting on January 13thin the Special Functions Room by following:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=UDMercydentalEach blood drive now has a unique opportunity to help patients fighting COVID-19! All blood donations collected will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. If a blood donation tests positive for COVID-19 antibodies, plasma from that donation may now help coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Safety is first priority. Each blood drive and donation center follows the highest standard of safety and infection control, including but not limited to:
- Spacing appointments to minimize contact between blood drive participants
- Pre-screening drive attendees to assess health markers prior to blood drive entry
- Requiring face masks for all drive attendees
- Wearing and changing gloves frequently
- Spacing donors 6 feet apart throughout the drive
- Enhanced cleaning practices throughout the blood drive
Please see attached flyer for details.