Blood donors are needed amid a summertime shortage.
Even if you think your not eligible, Mielke says to get tested.
“You may think ‘well, I have high blood pressure’ or ‘I take medication.’ Well, a lot of the medications they’re on that they think prevent them from donating blood isn’t actually the case.” LifeSouth donor Sybillene Quinn, has donated blood for over 40 years and encourages everyone to save lives because it’s painless.
“It doesn’t hurt, it’s painless and it only takes a few minutes, and I really encourage everyone to come out and donate,” she said.To find a LifeSouth location nearest to you,
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