Today I am pleased to announce that the Patchogue Blood drive has been set to take place on July 23rd at the Patchogue Fire House from 2-8 P.M. I strongly encourage those interested in donating to attend this event.
As a member of the Health Committee within the Suffolk County Legislature, I work hard to ensure the health of constituents of our 7th District. The Blood Drive is an important event for our community. The Long Island Blood Services, a division of the New York Blood Center, states that there is a major blood shortage for our region. Due to a less than ideal number of local donors, The Long Island Blood Services is forced to import 25% of our blood products from across the United States to meet our demand. With this in mind, I ask you to help support our Blood Drive by donating on the 23rd.
Donating blood is a quick process. First, volunteers will ask a few questions about your health. Next, a mini-physical will be conducted to make sure you are healthy enough to donate. This will consist of checking blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and iron level. Once you are deemed well enough to donate blood, you will then proceed to the donating area, where your arm will be cleaned with an antiseptic and your blood is collected using only new sterile, disposable supplies. After the blood is drawn, refreshments are available for donors to enjoy.
To sign up to donate, call my office at 631-854-1400 to schedule your appointment or visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/RobertCalarco to schedule an appointment, find out more information about the Blood Drive and future events in our community.
