BLOOD
Everyone Has It....Everyone Needs It!

This red liquid carries oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body, and carries carbon dioxide and other waste products back to the lungs, kidneys and liver for disposal. It fights against infection and helps heal wounds, so we can stay healthy.

There's no substitute for blood. If people lose blood from surgery or injury or if their bodies can't produce enough, there is only one place to turn -- volunteer blood donors.  Blood donors help save lives. Each blood donation can help three or more patients in North Florida, South Georgia.
90 blood donations are needed every weekday in our area.
 

Donation Process

Prospective donors first complete a health history questionnaire and screening interview.
The next step involves a brief physical examination of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and a test for anemia.
If the medical requirements are met, a unit (about one pint) of blood is drawn from the donor. After-wards, donors are served refreshments while remaining seated for 10 minutes.
The entire process usually takes less than one hour.
You Cannot get AIDS from Donating Blood -Only sterile, disposable equipment is used throughout the donation process.

Who Can Donate?

Anyone who is in good health, is at least 17 years old, and weighs at least 110 pounds may donate blood every 56 days

Florida statutes allow persons 17 years of age or over to donate blood without parental consent.

16 year olds may donate blood with written consent from their parent/guardian who must read the Blood Donation Information Sheet and complete the Informed Consent-Blood donation by Minor form. This form must be present for each donation by a 16 year old.

Photo ID required to register for blood donation.

To learn more, visit http://www.scbcinfo.org/