Independence Health System - Westmoreland Area’s Post

Always remember: How can you help save lives? By giving blood! Always remember: How can you help save lives? By giving blood. 🩸 Just one donation can save up to three lives. That’s why we support AABB's Blood Donor Month initiative with the goal of increasing blood donations during this period. #bloodbank #bloodirradiation #givingequalsliving #transfusion #bloodsafety #bloodirradiation 

Have you ever wondered how you can become a hero? Start saving lives through blood donation! Learn about the blood donation process and how you can make a difference by reading this week's blog post. https://lnkd.in/e6BXfcKi

I am alive today because of some amazing people. My wife, Medical professionals, NSW Health and a loving and compassionate family who, at a time of tragic loss, found the strength to consent to Organ Donation. I am now and forever will be a passionate advocate for Organ Donation and the critical role families have in making the final decision to donate their loved one’s organs. The messaging and focus of the OTA is in desperate need of reform. As of today there is still no announcement on The Donatelife Community Partners? Today marks the end of April! But why is that significant? Let's talk funding applications for 2024. They opened back on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 10:00am AEDT, and they closed Friday, March 1, 2024, at 4:00pm AEDST. That gave everyone just 30 days to get their applications ready and submitted! 💼 According to DONATELIFE OTA's own website, successful applicants were supposed to be announced this month - April. But here we are, 60 days after the applications closed, and even those who didn't make it haven't been given any feedback! 🤔 It's just another example of an organisation in chaos. Despite the CEO being awarded an OAM for services to organ donation, the reality is quite grim. Consent, registration, and donation rates have been declining for six years. It's clear that Australia's organ and tissue donation system needs serious reform. 🚑 #OrganDonation #FundingApplications #reformneeded Australian Organ and Tissue Authority Anne Ruston Gerardine (Ged) Kearney

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Did you know April is #DonateLifeMonth? This month is all about the importance of registering to be an organ donor, honoring former donors, and celebrating the lives saved through donation. A successful kidney transplant is life-changing, and kidney donors truly give the gift of life. To learn more about becoming a kidney donor, visit https://ow.ly/Pt0h30sBPVQ.

😊 So, I am back with blood platelets donation after some - unnecessary as it was proven - break and I am really happy about it! 👉 You see, I had to donate blood around beg. of February and I though that I had to wait three (3) months between a typical blood donation and a blood platelets donation; alas this is not the case. 🔎 As a donor, you can switch from blood platelets to blood donation and vice versa in just one (1) month! The 3-month restriction only applies when you donate a flask of blood, as the human body recovers donated blood volumes much slower than blood platelets which are normally recovered in a matter of days... 💡 Good to know for next time! #blooddonation #bloodplatelets #donatelife

One decision. 114 lives changed. Alphonso is a hero and an organ donor. See how RUSH docs and Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network are working together to save more lives through organ donation: https://rsh.md/4anoj20

Wrapped up 2023 with my first #plasmadonation. If you are able and have some free time this week, consider making a Plasma donation. It does take a bit more time than whole blood donation so holidays are the perfect time to get started. In Australia, you can learn more at https://lnkd.in/d-bcvZJb What is plasma? Plasma’s the yellowish liquid part of your blood that holds all the other blood cells. It’s used in a whopping 18 different life-giving ways. Why give plasma instead of blood? When you give a blood donation, it contains some plasma. But, when you donate just plasma, you give about twice as much. That’s more plasma to help more people. #australianredcross #donatebloodsavelives

Did you know that a single blood donation can save up to 3 lives? It's a simple act that has a profound impact on those in need. Let's use this #BloodDonorMonth to make a difference. To find a blood donation center near you, click here: https://buff.ly/3veuA14