FERNDALE, Wash. — Nationally, every two seconds, a patient needs a blood transfusion. As a result, there has always been a never ending need for life-saving blood and blood components. Currently, according to the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the number of blood donations has been dramatically reduced due to the implementation of social distancing and the cancellation of blood drives.
People who donate blood are equivalent to those people who are working in a critical infrastructure industry. In volunteering to do so, they are contributing immeasurably to the public health of our nation. In order to ensure that blood is available to those who need it most, it is important for healthy individuals who are able to donate to take the time to do so. US Food & Drug Administration (March 19, 2020)
In order to meet social distancing recommendations and ensure the best and safest experience possible, officials with Bloodworks NW (formerly Puget Sound Blood Center) ask donors to schedule their donor appointment ahead of time.
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Click for more informationThe following blood drives have been scheduled with Bloodworks Northwest in Ferndale.
Monday, Mar 23rd 2020 9am to 3pm (closed 11am to 12pm)
Ferndale Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry Street
Tuesday, Mar 24th 2020 9am to 3pm (closed 11am to 12pm)
Ferndale Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry Street
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Click for more informationThursday, April 16th 2020 9am to 3pm (closed 11am to 12pm)
Ferndale Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry Street
Everyone eligible to donate is asked to donate unless any of the following apply within the last 28 days:
- You traveled to any area with novel coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak
– For example: city of Wuhan China and Hubei Provence of China - You lived with individuals diagnosed with or suspected of having novel COVID-19 infection
- You have been diagnosed with or suspected of having novel COVID-19 infection
In addition, the normal donor screening process will apply.
If you are unable to attend one of these blood drives, appointments to donate at the Bellingham Bloodworks Northwest donor location at 410 W Bakerview Road, Suite 117, can be made by calling 800-398-7888 now or by clicking here to make an appointment online.