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How often can you donate blood?
You must wait at least eight weeks (56 days) between donations of whole blood and 16 weeks (112 days) between Power Red donations. Whole blood donors can donate up to 6 times a year. Platelet apheresis donors may give every 7 days up to 24 times per year.
How often can you donate plasma in Missouri?
You can donate plasma after 28 days, 13 times a year. Plasma drawn from your blood is used to help patients suffering from health conditions that require plasma therapy.
Where can I donate blood in Blue Springs MO?
The Best 10 Blood & Plasma Donation Centers in Blue Springs, MO
- Community Blood Center – Blue Springs Center. 0.7 mi.
- BPL Plasma. 9.7 mi.
- BioLife Plasma Services. 4.2 mi.
- Octapharma Plasma. 7.7 mi.
- Community Blood Center – Overland Park Donor Center. 21.8 mi.
- BioLife Plasma Services. 25.9 mi.
- Biomat USA. 9.7 mi.
- Biomat USA. 15.7 mi.
How much money do you get for donating plasma in Missouri?
*Donors can get up to $1,000. Payments and promotions for eligible, qualified donors vary by location and weight. Ask the center manager at your preferred donation location for details.
What should you do before giving blood?
Before your blood donation:
- Get plenty of sleep the night before you plan to donate.
- Eat a healthy meal before your donation.
- Drink plenty of water before the donation.
- Check to see if any medications you are taking or recently took would prevent you from donating.
- Wear a shirt with sleeves that can be rolled up.
How many calories do you burn donating blood?
650 calories
Burning calories. No, blood donation won’t become a weight loss fad any time soon. However, researchers at the University of California, San Diego have found that you can lose up to 650 calories per pint of blood donated. That’s not a bad deal for kicking back and doing a good deed.
How do I contact the CBCO donor center?
Click here for a list of CBCO Donor Center locations and phone numbers. For questions about a recent blood donation, including if you develop an illness or infection within seven (7) days after your donation, please call us at 1-800-280-5337.
What does CBCO stand for?
Joplin Proud Blood Drive Promotes Civic Unity a Decade After a Deadly Storm May 12, 2021 – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the exclusive provider of blood for patients at all Joplin area hospitals as well as dozens of other area healthcare facilities, will hold the Joplin Proud Blood Drive May 17-21, 2021.
How do I contact community blood center of the Ozarks?
For questions about a recent blood donation, including if you develop an illness or infection within seven (7) days after your donation, please call us at 1-800-280-5337. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is committed to patients and donors alike. We are always interested in hearing from our volunteers and donors.
Is CBCO open on July 5 2021?
Please note that CBCO offices and donor centers will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021 New Hours July 1!