By Staff
June 28, 2021
BURLINGTON, ON
There was a period of time when all elective surgery was put on hold. That made life very difficult for many people.
Now that elective surgery is being done – the blood supply is threatened.
With a long weekend before us – the need to increase the supply matters.
Eligible donors are encouraged to book and keep their appointments between now and July 4.
The national blood inventory continues to meet patients’ needs but is declining because of increased demand and missed or unfilled blood donation appointments.
While all blood types help patients, there is a specific need for donors with O-negative blood type. Donors with O-negative blood are part of a select group whose donations are compatible with everyone. As the universal blood type, patients in an emergency can all receive O-negative blood.
In compliance with the Public Health Agency of Canada’s direction to enable physical distancing, at this time, we can only welcome people with appointments.
If you’re in general good health, please book and honour your appointment to help patients. Download the GiveBlood app available on the AppStore or GooglePlay, call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or book now at blood.ca.
