Tips for Wednesday's Blood Drive
It isn't too late to participate in the Blood Drive this Wednesday, February 12, from 8:10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Please sign up HERE. You must be 16 years of age or older to participate, and students that are not 17+ must fill out this permission form with their parents. Please contact Alice Crean or Matthew Barrett with any further questions, and check out these helpful tips from Nurse DeCosta:
Before your donation:
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Before your donation:
- Be well rested and hydrate!
- Get at least 8 hours of sleep the night before.
- Drink an extra 16oz of water 30 minutes before your appointment.
- Eat a healthy breakfast or lunch (or both if you are donating later in the day).
- Avoid fatty foods like hamburgers, fries or ice cream.
- Choose lean proteins (lean meat, cheese and yogurt) or complex carbohydrates (bread, cereal and fruit).
- Relax for a few minutes in our refreshment & recovery area and have a snack.
- Drink an extra four (8oz) glasses of liquids over the next 24 hours.
- If you experience dizziness or lightheadedness, stop what you are doing and sit or lie down until you feel better.
- Avoid performing any activity where fainting may lead to injury for at least 24 hours.
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