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“ As usual we need blood! The next blood donation drive is

11 December, 2019

At Ag Nikolaos Health Centre 

From   9.30     until   13.30

The donor age has increased to 65.

Note: In Greece people are expected to repay a blood debt, by donating an equivalent amount of blood. If there are not enough family mermbers able to donate, they rely on the generosity of the general public to help ensure there is enough blood available for the next emergency.

Unfortunately, if you are over 65 years old, or take blood pressure or cholesterol-reducing tablets, you CANNOT donate. If you are over 18 years of age and healthy, please consider donating.

Here are a few guidelines for first time donors:

No alcohol for 24 hours before. Eat breakfast beforehand, as you cannot donate blood on an empty stomach. Do not plan to do a lot of physical work after you have given blood.  A small snack is offered to the donors afterwards. For more information, please call Kyriakoila Christea on 6979 044 606, or Pamela Garelick on 27210 77893 or 694 603 6793 (NOT between the hours of 3pm to 5pm!)

Ag. Nikolaos health center (Tel. 27210-77210) In this area you have the opportunity to donate blood at the Ag. Nikolaos health centre. The blood bus from Kalamata comes twice a year, the date is advertised in advance.

Kalamata hospital ( Tel. 27210-46000) You can also donate blood at Kalamata hospital. The blood donor centre is on the ground floor and is usually open from 9 -1pm. It is advisable to check the times in advance. To give blood you have to be under 65 years old, healthy and not on any medication.