OK people. Bad news. The Marshfield Donor Center is closed on Wednesdays. Spoke with them today and they are staffed better on Friday for larger groups. They are open on Friday from 6:30am til 3:00pm Takes about 15 minutes. You need a photo ID. Any takers? I told them I'd call them on Thursday morning with number info and approximate time we'd be there.
Wisconsin Memorial Blood Drive
by inbyathread 15 Replies latest watchtower medical
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carla
Guess you have to take a drive to SE WI on Wed.! That's when I'm giving blood.
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Scully
I'm not eligible to donate again until April 18, but I will definitely be donating!
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carla
North / west wisconsin
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JH
I'm not eligible to donate again until April 18, but I will definitely be donating!
April 19th here
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schne_belly
Man - I get queezy just thinking about needles and blood.
I will overcome.
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Scully
I get queezy just thinking about needles and blood.
If you look the other way when they put the needle in, and distract yourself with a book or magazine (or music if you have an Ipod or something like that... just close your eyes and relax for 15 minutes) it's really not so bad.
Plus a lot of employers will allow you a paid hour or so off work if you're donating blood! Check into whether your employer does this.
They let you stay after for 15-20 minutes to make sure you feel ok... and give you juice and a snack.
Every donation is separated into its 4 components, additionally, the "lesser" components and fragments are extracted. Each donation has the potential to save at least 4 lives.
If you are in good health, donating blood is a great service to offer.
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carla
In WI they also test your blood for West Nile disease. And if you don't get to a doctor on a regular basis you at least get your blood pressure taken and iron tested.
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schne_belly
Plus a lot of employers will allow you a paid hour or so off work if you're donating blood! Check into whether your employer does this
Ohh, that would be nice...but I don't think I'll even attempt to ask MY employeer...he's my JW dad!!! -
blondie
I'm queasy about needles but I have to have my blood tested every month anyway. I just don't look. From puncture to finish is about 10 minutes for me. I have to wait longer to leave than it takes to pump out.
Blondie