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SAVING LIVES TAKES COURAGE
Sign up for our blood drive and take the first step!
Pavilion of Ottawa
02/27/2020
(located at 704 EAST GLOVER STREET
OTTAWA, IL 61350)
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Please click https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5583407 to schedule your preferred donation time!
Who can donate?
GENERAL
The donor must be in good health and feeling well.
AGE
At least 17 years of age. 16 year olds are eligible provided they have written approval from a parent/guardian.
WEIGHT
110 pounds or more.
DIET
It is recommended to eat something within the four hours prior to the donation.
COLD OR FLU
Fever, persistent cough, sore throat or chest congestion disqualifies a donor.
INTERVAL BETWEEN BLOOD DONATIONS
Must be eight (8) weeks between regular whole blood donations. Waiting period must be sixteen (16) weeks after double red cell apheresis: seven (7) days after platelet apheresis.
MEDICATIONS
Donors taking medications may be deferred from donating due to their underlying medical condition. Check with the Heartland staff for acceptability.
TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE U.S.
Travel to certain parts of the world may be cause for deferral. Check with the Heartland staff to determine eligibility.
For specific questions regarding your blood drive, please contact your Account Representative, Julie Kinsella, directly at jkinsella@versiti.org.
Text “CHARLIE” to 999-777 to opt into text messaging to receive information about upcoming blood drive events, promotions and blood inventory needs!
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