I believe most of us are willing to donate blood. But what's stopping us from doing it is the lack of proper information and awareness. Oftentimes, we hear the phrases 'I've been planning to donate someday', 'I've been wanting to donate blood', 'I want to donate blood'. When asked why they have not donated (yet), many people say it is because they don't know where to start or they are afraid. Some would also say they were never asked to donate or they don't know if they are eligible. If that is the problem, join us in this episode. A lot of useful information that will help you understand the how, what, when, and who of blood donation.
Some of the points that we've covered:
✔Who is eligible to donate
✔The importance of blood donation
✔Types of blood donation
✔Main blood groups
✔Benefits of donating blood
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About our guest: 22 year US Navy veteran, laboratory technician by trade, our guest, Iyay Umali has 18 years of diverse experience in clinical diagnostic lab, forensics, transfusion medicine, and research laboratory.
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Share your blood at the following:
Blood Service Facilities (BSF)
or
You can reach out to Philippine Red Cross main office at:
EDSA corner Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City or call (02) 790-2300 local 931/932/935.
or
National Blood Center Manila, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila Tel: (02) 527-0861.
They also have blood Centers in the Eastern, Western, and Mindanao Region and parts of Northern and Central Luzon.
Simply email nbs@redcross.org.ph to inquire which one is near you or visit redcross.org.ph.
There are Red Cross chapters that also offer a regular blood donation drive like the Pasay City Chapter. They are located at 2345 CAA Compound Aurora Blvd. Pasay City. They offer free transportation services to blood donors.