About Community blood center of the carolinas
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas: Providing Life-Saving Blood to Those in Need
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) is a non-profit organization that has been serving the Charlotte, North Carolina area since 2002. CBCC is dedicated to providing a safe and reliable blood supply to hospitals and patients in need throughout the region. With a team of highly trained professionals and state-of-the-art facilities, CBCC is committed to saving lives through blood donation.
At CBCC, we understand that donating blood can be intimidating for some people. That's why we strive to make the process as easy and comfortable as possible for our donors. Our friendly staff will guide you through every step of the process, from registration to post-donation care.
Why Donate Blood?
Blood donation is one of the most selfless acts you can do for your community. Every day, thousands of people across America rely on donated blood products to survive. Whether it's due to an accident, surgery or illness such as cancer or sickle cell disease - there are countless reasons why someone may need a transfusion.
By donating blood with CBCC, you have the power to save up three lives with just one donation! Your donation could help someone undergoing chemotherapy treatment or receiving emergency medical care after an accident.
Who Can Donate?
Anyone who meets our eligibility requirements can donate blood at CBCC! We welcome donors from all walks of life - regardless of age, race or gender identity. However, there are some basic criteria that must be met before you can donate:
- You must be at least 16 years old (with parental consent) or 17 years old without consent.
- You must weigh at least 110 pounds.
- You must be in good health on the day of your donation.
- You should not have donated whole blood within eight weeks prior (56 days).
If you meet these requirements and want to make a difference in your community by donating blood - we encourage you visit one our convenient locations today!
The Donation Process
Donating with CBCC is simple! The entire process takes about an hour from start-to-finish:
1) Registration: When you arrive at one our centers or mobile drives –you will complete registration paperwork which includes answering questions about your medical history.
2) Health Screening: A trained staff member will check your temperature,blood pressure,pulse rate,and hemoglobin level.This ensures that it’s safe for both donor & recipient if they receive this unit later on.
3) Donation: Once cleared,you’ll relax comfortably while giving approximately pint(500mls).This usually takes around ten minutes but varies depending upon individual circumstances like hydration levels etcetera!
4) Refreshments & Recovery: After completing their donations,donors are encouraged rest & enjoy refreshments provided by us.This helps them recover quickly so they feel better soon enough!
5) Post-donation Care: Before leaving,CBCC provides each donor with instructions on how best take care themselves over next few hours/days.They also provide contact information should any issues arise later down line.
Why Choose Community Blood Center Of The Carolinas?
There are many reasons why people choose Community Blood Center Of The Carolinas when it comes time donate their precious gift lifeblood.Here are just few:
1) Convenience – With multiple locations throughout Charlotte area,it’s easy find center near where live/work/play!
2) Safety – At Community Blood Centers Of The Carolinas safety always comes first.We follow strict guidelines set forth by FDA ensure all donations collected here meet highest standards quality safety available anywhere else today!
3) Expertise – Our team highly-trained professionals who know ins-and-outs whole-blood collection process.They’re always ready answer any questions concerns might have along way too!
Conclusion
In conclusion,the Community Blood Center Of The Carolinas plays vital role ensuring patients receive lifesaving transfusions when needed.Without generous donations made by individuals like yourself,this would not possible.So please consider making appointment today give back something truly priceless-your own lifeblood!