During this COVID-19 pandemic, Colorado is experiencing a blood shortage.
Blood donation is safe, it's fast and it's the easiest way we know to actually save a life.
One in seven people entering the hospital will need blood. You can save the lives of up to three people each time you give blood. Blood donation costs you nothing but your time, and only takes an hour or less!
Our doctors use blood donations for patients undergoing treatments such as:
Depending on where you give, you may be able to give whole blood, in addition to platelets and plasma.
People think of donating blood when there’s an accident or emergency, but all communities need donors all the time. That's because volunteer donors are our only source of blood. And since donated blood only lasts 42 days, we need a constant supply to be sure we're ready when you, your child or your neighbor needs it.
We’ll ask a series of questions to determine if you’re eligible to give blood. From there, a trained phlebotomist (a professional who specializes in drawing blood from patients) will get you started. Your blood donation can mean the difference between life and death for someone in need.
Learn more about blood donation.
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