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» Go to news mainUpcoming blood clinic on campus: October 3‑5,
Clinic Info:
Dalhousie Blood Donation Clinic
Student Union Building - McInnes Room
6136 University Ave, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Oct. 3rd: 12:00 - 3:00, 5:00 - 8:00
Oct. 4th: 12:00 - 3:00, 5:00 - 8:00
Oct. 5th: 10:00 - 2:00
To make an appointment:
Call 1-888-2DONATE, visit www.blood.ca or download the “Give Blood” App available on iTunes or Google Play. Make sure to select Dalhousie University Student Union Building as your appointment location.
Eligibility:
For more information regarding eligibility, please visit www.blood.ca or call 1-888-2DONATE
DONATION TIPS:
Before you donate:
· Get a good night's sleep the day before your donation.
· Make sure you have eaten something before arriving; iron-rich foods are an excellent choice. Avoid fatty foods.
· Stay well hydrated: start drinking 1-2 litres of water in the days before your donation and at least 1 litre the day of your donation.
· Ensure you are feeling well the day you donate.
· Bring your Blood Donor Card or government-issued photo ID.
After you donate:
· Drink plenty of water to restore your blood volume.
· Avoid strenuous activity for 6-8 hours and heavy lifting 24 hours after your donation.
· Remember to claim your complimentary post-donation snacks!