The next Red Cross blood drive will take place on Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hood River Elks Lodge, Third and Cascade. Download the American Red Cross Blood Donor app, visit redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: HoodRiver) or call Margo Parker at 541-387-3669 to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
Donated blood is a lifesaving gift, one most healthy people can give. But even healthy people are sometimes temporarily deferred from donating due to low hemoglobin, which is often caused by low blood iron levels.
While a well-balanced diet is generally adequate to have normal iron levels, the American Red Cross recommends eligible donors eat extra iron-rich foods like fish, poultry, red meat, beans, peas, lentils, iron-fortified cereals, bread and dried fruit prior to their donation appointment.
In addition, foods rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, broccoli, tomatoes, kiwi, strawberries, peppers, potatoes and cabbage, can increase iron absorption. Iron supplements should be taken only after consulting with a personal healthcare provider or pharmacist.
The Red Cross encourages those who have been temporarily deferred to try to donate again soon.
How to donate blood: All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age or younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
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