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Harlingen Hosts Vitalant Blood Drive: Give Blood This Tuesday
Vitalant Blood Center and the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System invite Harlingen residents to a critical blood drive at the Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic.
Published August 20 2024
Harlingen Calls for Donors at Vitalant Blood Drive Tomorrow
Harlingen residents have a significant opportunity to contribute to their community by participating in a blood drive hosted by Vitalant Blood Center and the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System. The event is set to take place at the Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic, providing a crucial service to meet urgent blood supply needs.
Event Details
The blood drive will occur tomorrow from 9 AM to noon at the Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic, located at 2106 Treasure Hills Boulevard. This event is part of a series of blood drives aimed at bolstering local and regional blood supplies, which are often strained.
How to Participate
Those interested in donating blood can register in advance by calling 454-3762 or by scanning the QR code displayed on promotional materials and local TV channels. Walk-ins are also welcome, ensuring that everyone willing to donate has the opportunity. The process of donating blood is quick, typically taking about an hour from registration to recovery, including the donation time which is only about 10 minutes.
The Importance of Donating Blood
Blood donations are critically important, especially as hospitals resume normal operations and demand for blood increases. Each donation can save up to three lives, and the blood collected helps patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer and other life-threatening conditions.
Community Impact
By participating in the blood drive, donors not only provide a lifeline to those in need but also strengthen community bonds through collective action. It’s a direct way to give back and help ensure that health resources are available for neighbors and community members in critical situations.
For more details on how you can help and to learn more about the donation process, visit Vitalant’s website or call the Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic.
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Harlingen Calls for Donors at Vitalant Blood Drive Tomorrow
Harlingen residents have a significant opportunity to contribute to their community by participating in a blood drive hosted by Vitalant Blood Center and the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System. The event is set to take place at the Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic, providing a crucial service to meet urgent blood supply needs.
Event Details
The blood drive will occur tomorrow from 9 AM to noon at the Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic, located at 2106 Treasure Hills Boulevard. This event is part of a series of blood drives aimed at bolstering local and regional blood supplies, which are often strained.
How to Participate
Those interested in donating blood can register in advance by calling 454-3762 or by scanning the QR code displayed on promotional materials and local TV channels. Walk-ins are also welcome, ensuring that everyone willing to donate has the opportunity. The process of donating blood is quick, typically taking about an hour from registration to recovery, including the donation time which is only about 10 minutes.
The Importance of Donating Blood
Blood donations are critically important, especially as hospitals resume normal operations and demand for blood increases. Each donation can save up to three lives, and the blood collected helps patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer and other life-threatening conditions.
Community Impact
By participating in the blood drive, donors not only provide a lifeline to those in need but also strengthen community bonds through collective action. It’s a direct way to give back and help ensure that health resources are available for neighbors and community members in critical situations.
For more details on how you can help and to learn more about the donation process, visit Vitalant’s website or call the Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic.
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