Over 42 Units of Blood Collected Thanks to Nearly 40 Donors
On October 30, Richmond University Medical Center hosted a Halloween themed blood drive at its Family Health Center, located at 800 Castleton Avenue. Close to 40 individuals donated blood, resulting in a collection of 42 units. The units have the potential to help save the lives of over 100 people who may be in need of transfusions or blood products. The drive was organized by the hospital’s medical students.
“In light of the pandemic the need for blood has never been greater,” Ana Mendez, MD, chief of ambulatory pediatrics, said. Dr. Mendez supervised the blood drive. “People who take time from their busy schedules to donate blood are helping patients and saving many lives. We are grateful to our staff, medical students and the community members who answered the call to donate. The gift of blood is the gift of life.”
RUMC’s Family Health Center provides a wide range of healthcare services for the community including primary care, pediatrics, neurology, cancer care, immunizations, HIV testing, chronic care management, and behavioral health support. To make an appointment, call 718-818-4570. For more information visitwww.RUMCSI.org/locations/family-health-center.
Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) is a not-for-profit healthcare provider serving the ethnically diverse community of Staten Island and its neighbors. The medical center provides premier-quality patient care through a full spectrum of emergent, acute, primary, behavioral health, and educational services. RUMC does this in an environment that promotes the highest satisfaction among patients, families, physicians and staff. For more information call 1-718-818-1234 or visit www.rumcsi.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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