With each donation you can save the lives of three people.
The Dr. Hernán Henríquez Aravena de Temuco hospital urgently needs blood and negative blood donors to meet the demands of all South Araucanía and continue attending to patients who require this blood component who is reaching minimum levels.
In order to facilitate donation, the hospital has enabled various contacts. Those interested can schedule an hour by calling the WhatsApp +5693216276, available every day, or during business hours at 45-2558866 and 45-2556633. The schedule of attention is from Monday to Sunday, from 8:15 to 7:30 p.m., including this long weekend.
The requirements to donate blood are, among others, weigh more than 50 kg. Having slept more than 5 hours the night before, eating before donating, having between 17 and 65 years (if he is 17 years old, he must have the consent of legal tutors), not having had infections in the last 14 days and in case of having chronic diseases, they must be controlled.
The importance of donating blood
A single donation can save up to three lives, so this solidarity gesture can make a difference for those who need it. «Today I want to make a call to all who know their blood group and know that they are a group or negative, or to negative, to contact us to donate blood. In recent days we have had several patients who have needed this type of blood, therefore, we are urgently needing that they can approach to donate to continue saving lives, ”said Claudina Aguayo, in charge of the donor area of the Blood Bank of the Dr. Hernán Henríquez Aravena Hospital.
Claudina also highlighted the relevance of this donation, indicating that «those who already know their blood group, if they are or negative, or negative, we urgently need them to help save lives. Those who do not know their group can also approach because they can also donate and help those who need it. “
This call is an invitation for all citizens to join this noble cause.
For more information and to schedule your time, you can contact the hospital through the indicated numbers. Blood can save lives!
