Plan to donate blood on March 14 at Estes Park Health
At Estes Park Health, we know the importance of blood donations. On any day, any one of us could need blood for trauma, surgery, or illness. There is no substitute for human blood.
That’s why we’re teaming up with UCHealth Garth Englund Blood Center to host quarterly blood drives at the hospital. We want to make it as convenient and regular as possible for folks in the Estes Valley to help us keep the shelves stocked with this life-saving necessity.
Whole blood is the most common form of donation. It takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. You can make an appointment or simply walk in from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Estes Park Health locate at 555 Prospect Ave.
Blood from one single donation can be divided into two components: red blood cells and plasma. The average adult has 10 pints of blood. During a donation, only one pint is taken. You are eligible to donate every eight weeks.
About 38% of the population is eligible to donate blood, but only 3% do. One donation can save up to three lives.
Since Estes Park Health started on-site blood donations again after a pause during the height of the COVID pandemic, the hospital has had a great response from the community.
Consider giving the gift of life on March 14.