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Herculano Pinheiro Maternity Hospital, in Madureira, promotes blood donation campaign
Published on 02/05/2025 - 15:47 | Updated
After collection, the blood components are separated and four people can benefit. Photo: Edu Kapps/SMS The Herculano Pinheiro Maternity Hospital in Madureira is holding a blood donation drive on May 5. Volunteers can show up from 10 am to 15 pm at the auditorium of the Madureira Mercadão. The location was chosen due to the large flow of people who pass through there daily, which helps to increase the number of donors who participate. This is a partnership between the hospital, the Mercadão and Hemorio, which is responsible for providing blood products to more than 200 public hospitals in Rio de Janeiro, mainly for emergencies.
To be a blood donor, you must present an official photo ID; be between 16 and 69 years old (those under 18 must have authorization from a guardian); be in good health; and weigh at least 50 kg. You do not need to fast, but it is recommended that you have not eaten fatty foods in the last three hours before donating. Another important factor is to be well-rested. After 30 days, the volunteer can get the results of laboratory tests.
People who have had tattoos or piercings must wait one year to donate. Those who have recently had COVID-19 must wait 10 days after recovering.
Donating blood is safe and saves lives. After collection, the blood components are separated and four people can benefit. Within 24 hours of donation, the donor's body begins to rebuild some of the substances that were removed, so that the next collection can be done after eight weeks for men and 12 for women, since the blood will already have the reconstituted components.
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Blood Donation at Herculano Pinheiro Maternity Hospital
Data: May 5th
Working Hours: 10am to 15pm
Local News: Madureira Market Auditorium
Address: Minister Edgard Romero Avenue, 239 – Madureira
