Summer's a busy time - don't forget to give blood!

from Better Health magazine, Summer, 2005

"Summer is one of our slowest times, and our blood inventory can get very low," said Jackie Jones, Blood Donor Coordinator at the Danville Regional Blood Donor Center. "Everyone's so busy - vacationing, holidays, summer activities - that giving blood is a low priority." But it's certainly not a low priority at the Medical Center.

"Research shows about sixty percent of the local population is eligible to donate, but only five percent actually do," she said. "The two main reasons people do not donate is that they just don't think about it, or they're busy with every day responsibilities. Yet, we all depend on it to be there for us and our loved ones when we need it."

The blood donated through the DRMC Blood Donor Program helps people in our community. The Center is conveniently located in the Danville Regional Professional Building, located on the DRMC campus. Donations are accepted between 8:30 and 4:00 on Monday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 10:00 to 5:30 on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Blood Donor Program also has a Mobile Unit that goes out about twice a week to local businesses, industries, schools and churches.

"Here in the Dan River region," Jones noted, "one in every five people admitted to our hospital will need blood. We cannot meet the needs of our community without you!