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Blood saves lives - and it is always needed!

Call us at (910) 867-8151 for more info on donating blood today!

Every two seconds someone in America needs blood.

The Red Cross serves as the bridge between over 4 million generous blood donors and millions of patients in need each year.

The American Red Cross serves over 3,000 hospitals around the United States. We deliver a wide range of high quality blood products and blood donor and patient testing services. We bring expertise in transfusion medicine and dedication to meeting our customers' needs.

GENERAL GUIDELINES
To give blood for transfusion to another person, you must be healthy, be at least 17 years old or 16 years old if allowed by state law, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have donated blood in the last 8 weeks (56 days) or a donation of double red cells in the last 16 weeks (112 days). "Healthy" means that you feel well and can perform normal activities. If you have a chronic condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure, "healthy" also means that you are being treated and the condition is under control.

Other aspects of each potential donor's health history are discussed as part of the donation process before any blood is collected. Each donor receives a brief examination during which temperature, pulse, blood pressure and blood count (hemoglobin or hematocrit) are measured.

Click here for more specific guidelines involving blood donations.

Click here to learn about the blood donation process.

The Highlands Chapter needs you! If you would like to schedule an appointment to donate blood, please Click Here.


HOME DONATE GET INVOLVED PREPARE SERVICES DISASTER SAF (Military) NEWS ABOUT US CLASSES SHOP EVENTS The Highlands Red Cross is a proud partner with the Cumberland, Harnett, and Hoke County United Way organizations	About Blood Donations Blood saves lives - and it is always needed! Call us at (910) 867-8151 for more info on donating blood today! Every two seconds someone in America needs blood. The Red Cross serves as the bridge between over 4 million generous blood donors and millions of patients in need each year. The American Red Cross serves over 3,000 hospitals around the United States. We deliver a wide range of high quality blood products and blood donor and patient testing services. We bring expertise in transfusion medicine and dedication to meeting our customers' needs. GENERAL GUIDELINES To give blood for transfusion to another person, you must be healthy, be at least 17 years old or 16 years old if allowed by state law, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have donated blood in the last 8 weeks (56 days) or a donation of double red cells in the last 16 weeks (112 days). "Healthy" means that you feel well and can perform normal activities. If you have a chronic condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure, "healthy" also means that you are being treated and the condition is under control. Other aspects of each potential donor's health history are discussed as part of the donation process before any blood is collected. Each donor receives a brief examination during which temperature, pulse, blood pressure and blood count (hemoglobin or hematocrit) are measured. Click here for more specific guidelines involving blood donations. Click here to learn about the blood donation process. The Highlands Chapter needs you! If you would like to schedule an appointment to donate blood, please Click Here.
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