Science Thursdays Blood Drive
Schedule
Thu Jun 27 2024 at 09:30 am to 01:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Medical Education and Research Facility | Iowa City, IA
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Science Thursdays, a Carver College of Medicine Community Enhancement Program, is hosting a blood drive with the UI DeGowin Blood Center. Enjoy the food trucks, music, and roll up your sleeves to donate blood in support of our UI Health Care patients. The blood drive will be held in the MERF Atrium (375 Newton Road) and all successful donors will receive a "Proud DeGowin Blood Donor" tote bag!Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins will be accommodated when possible. Visit uidegowinbloodcenter.org or call 319-356-2058 to schedule an appointment.
When donating, remember to:
• Provide a photo ID
• Drink plenty of fluids and have a good meal before you donate
• Be free of cold or flu symptoms for five days
• Bring a list of the medications you take
• Bring a list of the places and dates you have traveled outside the U.S. within the last three years
Whole blood donations take about 45 to 60 minutes.
The UI DeGowin Blood Center is a hospital-based blood center. All blood collected is used locally to help patients at University of Iowa Health Care and UI Stead Family Children's Hospital.
If you have any questions, contact the UI DeGowin Blood Center at 319-356-2058 or [email protected].
Thank you for your support of the UI DeGowin Blood Center.
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Where is it happening?
Medical Education and Research Facility, 375 Newton Road,Iowa City,IA,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: