How long has it been?

[LisaM 0]

... since you last gave. Got this email today but my hands are tied. I just gave less than 2 weeks ago.

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Icy Weather Fuels Blood Shortages across the Nation



Blood centers urgently seeking donors to replenish supplies



WASHINGTON (January 21, 2007) – Several winter storms that swept across the country have dealt a sharp blow to many regions’ supply of blood, forcing hospitals in some areas to postpone elective surgeries, according to America’s Blood Centers (ABC). More than half of ABC member blood centers currently have a two-day supply or less available.

While winter typically proves a tough time for blood collection, the bitter cold and icy conditions have left some cities at a standstill. When the city shuts down, blood drives are canceled so blood centers must scramble to make up for the loss. Low inventories across the country also limit centers’ ability to import blood from other areas to supplement local supplies. “Most centers keep a three-to-five day supply on the shelf, but the effects of the recent bad weather have dramatically reduced that stock,” said ABC President Dr. Merlyn Sayers. “Patients whose lives rely on blood transfusions cannot wait for better weather. Donors are needed daily – come rain or shine, ice or snow – to help ensure that hospital needs are met.”



Areas of the country that have been particularly affected include California, New Mexico, New York, Missouri, Oklahoma, and large portions of Texas. There are currently 22 blood centers that have low blood supplies in the US.

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[NWFlyer 2]

Thanks for the reminder. Just scheduled an appointment for next week.

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

[mnealtx 0]

I can't, since I "live" in Europe...

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
POPS 9708 , SCR 14706

[Broke 0]

cant give until next October

Divot your source for all things Hillbilly.
Anvil Brother 84
SCR 14192

[LisaM 0]

Awesome!!!

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[2fat2fly 0]

Funny enough, I emailed the blood center this morning to find out when I can give again.

I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried

[LisaM 0]

I was thinking of getting a tattoo. Last time I gave I asked them about it and they say I cann't give for a year. I don't know if i can do that.

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[LisaM 0]

Good for you! YAYY!

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[Broke 0]

I think we should lobby the FDA to change that ruling since all tattoos are now done using single use sterile equipment

Divot your source for all things Hillbilly.
Anvil Brother 84
SCR 14192

[JohnMitchell 16]

Why, I'm eligible this Thursday. Thanks for the reminder, too.
Blood donors really do save lives. Someone very close to me wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for donated blood. Thanks, everyone.

[LisaM 0]

I don't care what they say about the Bonfire, you all rule!

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[LisaM 0]

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I think we should lobby the FDA to change that ruling since all tattoos are now done using single use sterile equipment

Great idea! Same goes for accupuncture!

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[jumpjunkie 0]

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I was thinking of getting a tattoo. Last time I gave I asked them about it and they say I cann't give for a year. I don't know if i can do that.

I believe that it is now six months with a letter from the parlor saying that they use an autoclave to sterilize their equipment.

Tubing, so easy a caveman can do it.

[LisaM 0]

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I was thinking of getting a tattoo. Last time I gave I asked them about it and they say I cann't give for a year. I don't know if i can do that.

I believe that it is now six months with a letter from the parlor saying that they use an autoclave to sterilize their equipment.

Thanks for that info. I will verify with my blood place next time I give. Even that is 3 donations.

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[iluvtofly 0]

I just got a tattoo in August so no giving until next August. I never understood that rule. I mean, if you do somehow contract some disease from getting a tattoo then you're still going to have it a year later. Right?

[calijumper 0]

I believe they have this rule because some diseases can take six months or more to show up in tests. So the one year is just a safety measure to be sure you didn't contract any diseases.

[Sweetness 0]

Ehm, 10 minutes ... I've just come from the plasma donation centre, giving my monthly bag

"Ha ! I laugh at danger and drop ice cubes down the vest of fear ..." (Blackadder)

[LisaM 0]

Yayy!

I am O- so they only want my whole blood. Unfortunately i am too short to do a double. I do what I can though.

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[darwin143 0]

Wish I could...but I passed out last time I did...so I don't think it'll be a good idea any time soon.

The blood bus was outside my work today, too

[LisaM 0]

I had that issue in college once. Bad experience.

Did you eat LOTS before and drink LOTS?

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[redwings 0]

Isn't there a rule where you can't donate if you've been out of the country for more than five years?

Why don't you just go to the police station in a red clown suit and let everybody know what we're doing here?

I have a phobia for moobs. Thanks, youknowwhoyouare.

[LisaM 0]

They ask questions along those lines but I have never answered yes so I am unsure. Anyone else?

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[NWFlyer 2]

Here's the general guidelines...
http://www.redcross.org/services/biomed/0,1082,0_557_,00.html

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

[redwings 0]

You rock, thanks.

I'm waiting until the ankle is healed before giving. Two more weeks...

Why don't you just go to the police station in a red clown suit and let everybody know what we're doing here?

I have a phobia for moobs. Thanks, youknowwhoyouare.

[darwin143 0]

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I had that issue in college once. Bad experience.

Did you eat LOTS before and drink LOTS?

Yep I had:
A full breakfast that morning
A granola bar on my way in
Drank 2 cups of cranberry juice while they were taking blood
Ate the cookie they gave me on my way out
Immediately went back to my desk and ate an entire sandwich and drank an entire bottle of water.
5 minutes later--on the floor.

They didn't tell me I COULDN'T give again, but I'm a little apprehensive :)