Tazewell Community Health Center to have blood drive hosted by Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — There will be a blood drive hosted by Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems.
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They will be working with Marsh Regional Blood Center as well. The actual blood mobile site will be set up in the parking lot of Tazewell Community Health Center on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The Tazewell Community Health Center is located at 386 Ben Bolt Ave, Tazewell, VA 24651.
Before anyone donates blood, there are some guidelines to abide by. It is recommended by Marsh Regional Blood Center that a participant must be at least 17-years-old, and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. They have to weigh at least 110 pounds or more, and have to have eaten a well-balanced and nutritional meal within four to six hours before donating blood. Participants must also be in good health before donating.
If participants have any signs of sickness, such as a cold, fever, flu, fever blisters, sore throat or any other types of ailments, they will not be allowed to donate any blood. When donating blood, usually one pint is donated, and this amount can save up to three lives. The entire blood donating process usually takes less than one hour.
Walk-ins are welcomed and appointments are not required.
Marsh Regional Blood Center is always encouraging the public to sign up to donate since the need for blood is low.
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems also has locations in Tazewell, Meadowview, Saltville, and Bristol. You can schedule an appointment with them at 276-496-4492.
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If you have any questions about medications or medical conditions in order to donate, you can call the blood bank at 423-408-7500.
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