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Blood Bank coming to Hilo next week

September 17, 2020 at 7:19 am sbracken
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Blood Bank Hawaii is coming back to the Big Island.

For the first time since March, when the pandemic made traveling a challenge, collection teams will return to Hilo on September 22 through 24. Plans are underway to host a Kona drive in October, though no dates are set yet.

The blood drives will take place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hilo Stake Cultural Hall, with hours of operation as follows:

Tuesday, Sept. 22                  7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 23             9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 24                 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Blood Bank Hawaii will also be collecting COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma. In late August, the FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the use of blood from those who have had COVID-19 as a possible treatment for the virus.  CCP donors need to provide a lab-confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis in advance, and be healthy and symptom-free for 28 days.

BBH especially is looking for donors with type O blood.  Type O-negative blood is the highest in demand because it’s accepted by everyone, and O-positive blood can be used by anyone with a positive blood type – which is about 80% of local residents.

Donors interested in giving blood on Hawaii Island or O’ahu may register at bbh.org or call 808-848-4770. For information about donating COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma, email covidplasma@bbh.org or call 808-848-4706. During September, all donors receive a coupon for a free taco, courtesy of Taco Bell.

 

 

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