Volunteer donors can make an appointment with the Mutual Services Blood Bank at (787) -751-6115.
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CyberNews
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021 • 10:46 am-
Guaynabo – The Blood Bank of Mutual Services on Tuesday urged eligible people to coordinate and attend an appointment to donate blood during this Holy Week.
“We are concerned about the amount of blood supplies that we may have available in the coming days, given the increase in people who will take the next few days off, thus limiting the possibility of getting new blood donors,” said Dr. Gerardo Latoni, medical director of the Blood Bank of Mutual Services.
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“Fortunately, little by little the number of volunteer donors that we receive daily at our centers and events has stabilized. However, during holidays, such as Easter, we are affected by the amount of blood available on the island. That is why we are calling for you to donate blood in the next few days if you have the opportunity, ”added Latoni in a written communication.
Volunteer donors in Puerto Rico can make an appointment with the Mutual Services Blood Bank at (787) 751-6115.
Blood has a short shelf life and the supply must be constantly replenished.
The Mutual Services Blood Bank offers blood services and its components to more than 30 hospitals in Puerto Rico, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
To donate blood it is necessary to meet the following requirements:
- Be 18 years of age or older and in good health.
- Young people aged 16 and 17 can donate with the consent signed by their parents or legal guardian provided by the Bank.
- Diabetic and hypertensive with controlled condition.
- It is not necessary to be fasting. You can eat food before donating.
- Photo ID
- People with tattoos and / or piercings can donate if they were done in a registered establishment regulated by the Puerto Rico Department of Health, completely healed and under sterile conditions (sterile needle and non-reusable ink) .
Blood donors can go to any of these centers of the Blood Bank of Mutual Services:
Bayamon
Edif. Carimed Plaza Suite 202, in front of the HIMA San Pablo hospital in Bayamón
Lunes a Sábados: 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.
Tel. 787-785-2797 and 787-785-2799
Caguas
HIMA San Pablo Caguas Hospital
Lunes a Domingo: 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.
Tel. 787-653-3434 ext. 1178 and 1188
Fajardo
HIMA San Pablo Fajardo Hospital
Lunes a Sábados: 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.
Tel. 787-370-6968 and 787-863-0505 ext. 2777
Hato Rey
Ave. Ponce de León # 662, in front of the Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
Monday to Friday: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tel. 787-751-6161
Guaynabo
Ave. F.D. Roosevelt #1504
Monday to Friday: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Tel. 787-751-6115 ext. 614 and 708
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