Once your donation is done, take 10-15 minutes to relax, drink a few glasses of juice, and eat some snacks. Enjoy the great feeling of knowing that your donation will help a hospital patient! And.…

For the rest of the day:

- Eat hearty meals and drink 4 extra glasses of water

- Refrain from strenuous activity or heavy lifting

- Avoid prolonged standing and hot environments

- Leave the bandage on for 4 hours

- Abstain from alcohol or smoking

Just in case...

- If the donation site starts to bleed, raise your arm straight up, and press on the site for 4-5 minutes

- If you start feeling lightheaded or dizzy, lie down and raise your feet

- If your arm becomes sore, applying an ice pack for 10-20 minutes can help relieve discomfort

Call us at (920)419-3809 if you...

- Feel your blood should not be used for transfusion

- Remember important health information you didn’t give us

- Realize after donating you do not meet the screening criteria

- Develop a fever or diarrhea, or an infection at the donation site

- Have any other questions regarding your donation

Your blood donation may help save someone’s life-

thank you for giving blood!