Upcoming Blood Drives
Blood Drive Heart of Texas Healthcare in Brady 1 - 6:30 p.m.
April 27, 2021
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Blood Drive Hardin Simmons University 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
April 30, 2021
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Blood Drive Knox County Hospital 1 - 6:30 p.m.
April 29, 2021
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Donor Information
About Donating
Our goal at Hendrick Regional Blood Center is to ensure your comfort and safety during the donation process. Most people feel fine after giving blood. A unit of blood is less than a pint, and the average adult body contains 10 – 12 pints of blood. Your body makes new blood constantly, and the fluid you give will be replaced within hours.
Age to Donate:
At least 17 years of age (age 16 may donate with written parental consent). There is no upper age limit.
What to Bring:
A photo ID issued by the state, school or U.S. government
Foods and Fluids:
- Eat a low-fat, high protein meal within 2 – 4 hours before your donation.
- Drink plenty of non-caffeinated beverages, such as water or juice to help your body replenish lost fluids.
- Avoid alcohol before and after giving.
- Do not fast.
Exercise:
Strenuous activity should be avoided for 12 hours after giving. If you have a hazardous or strenuous job, you should give at the end of your work shift.
Medications and Travel Outside the U.S. and Canada:
Taking medications is not an automatic deferral. Most medications are acceptable. Foreign travel or residence does not automatically prevent you from donating. Please call the donor center supervisor at 325-670-2880 for questions regarding medications and foreign travel. You can also email fsosa@hendrickhealth.org.
Check My Eligibility
If you have questions regarding travel, medications or your next donation date, email Freddie Sosa Jr. at fsosa@hendrickhealth.org.
Check My Results
For cholesterol results, please call 325-670-2799 and leave your your name, date of birth and return phone number.
Location and Contact
New Location – Abilene
1701 Pine St. | Abilene, Texas 79601
325-670-2798
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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