The Bloodmobile will be at PCC (7504 Aurora Ave. N) this Friday, July 3, from 10am to 12:30pm.

From Puget Sound Blood Center’s Blood Donation Fact Sheet:

Actual donation takes only seven to ten minutes. The entire process is about an hour, but can help three people – each donated unit of blood is separated into platelets, plasma and red blood cells. The donor’s body immediately begins to replace the donated blood cells.

 
Here is the breakdown:

• Health history questionnaire and screening interview
• Brief physical examination of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and a test for red cell concentration
• After donation, refreshments while remaining seated for about 10 minutes

Please eat a healthy meal and drink fluids at least four hours prior to donating!

If you’ve traveled outside the US or Canada you may not be eligible to donate, so check with the Clinical Specialist before heading over:
(206) 292-2543 or (800) DONATE-1, x2543 or ClinicalProgram@psbc.org