THE GAMX I®¥S
AUGUST 19, 1971
PAGE 11
GEORGE 5. SCHMITT
Building Contractor
Gsa 11
Phone 526^2412
Box 375
Highlands^
28741
If You Could Save a Life Br
Giving Blood^—Would You?
You will have the chance August 30>
1971 from 2-6 p,m., at the Presbyterian
jlnnex. Bloody the magic medicine, comes
only from people. You can help save a
life by taldjig a few minutes to give
blood.
Here are some of the most frequently
asked questions about giving blood with
the ilmerican P^ed Cross supplying answers j
1^0 Can Give Blood?
ilny person who fulfills the physical and
age requirements. Ages: 18-59> inclusive
(those 18-21 do not now require OTitten
consent of parents,)
Koif Does The Donor Imow li’Jhether Or
Not He Is Physically Able to Give
Blood?
Careful phj^eical examination is made by
the doctor or registered nurse immed
iately before the donation is made,
¥ill It Endanger Health To Give
Blood?
No, The doctor is charge screens persons
whose health might possibly prevent thera
from giving blood.
Does It Hurt?
No, Giving blood with modem techniques
is a painless affair.
Should A Donor Avoid Certain Foods
Before Giving Blood?
No, Eat normally
How Long Does it Take?
Five to seven minutes to give the blood,
Aboiit minutes should be allowed for
the entire procedure.
Should I Take It Easy Afterward?
Normal work activities can be resumed
immediately after giving blood.
How often may I Give Blood?
Donation may be made once every eight
weeks, but not more than five times in
any twelve months.
Does A Patient ^j^Jho Receives Blood
Through The Ked Cross Have To Pay For It?
No, There is no charge for the blood it
self. The hospital lidll charge a lab
oratory fee for cross-matcliing, giving
the transfusion, etc,
l^at Benefit is it to me. to give
Blood through the Red Cross?
VJhen you donate blood you vTill receive
a certificate or donor credit card which
will entitle you, your husband or wife,
minor ciiildren, parents and' parents-in-
law, to receive blood for a period of
one year from the date of your donation
without obligation to replace the blood.
Certificates may be renexied on or before
expiration date by another blood donation,
Itot Do I Do If I Ever Need Blood?
If you dcn*t hold a Blood Dcncr Certificate
you should arrange x-dth your local Red
Cross Chapter befcre going to the hospit
al to have donors replace the necessary
quantity of blood. If you do hold a
Blood Donor Certificate you should pre
sent it when you enter the hospital.
Will Blood Be Pumished To If
I Go To A Hospital Outside The Ashe
ville Blood itegion? (Con’t — 1ii)
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