Blood Donation at Mountain States Health Alliance
Johnston Memorial Hospital allows members of the community to donate blood to those in need. Blood drives are held in the Southwest Virginia area, including Abingdon, Saltville, Damascus, Marion, Chilhowie, Rural Retreat, Hillsville and Galax.
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Healthy individuals who are ages 16 and above and weigh more than 120 pounds are eligible to donate blood.
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Healthy donors who are currently taking blood pressure or cholesterol medications are eligible.
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Diabetic donors are eligible if certain criteria such as blood glucose lever and routine checks on glucose level are met.
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First time donors age 65 or older must have permission from their doctors, ensuring that a blood donation will not compromise their health.
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Donors must provide valid identifications, such as driver's license or a donor card, and have eaten a meal within the last 4 hours and be well and healthy.
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Donors who are 16 must have parental consent to donate. All blood types are needed.
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JMH Blood Bank is the blood collection entity of Johnston Memorial Hospital, located in Abingdon, VA. The JMH blood Bank provides blood products to Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA, Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, VA and Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, VA.
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