Blood Facts: Did you know?

Make your appointment today to donate at the upcoming MSUM Blood Drive on Monday, July 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Bloodmobile which will be parked on the campus mall – south of the library. Call United Blood Services at 239-9453, or go online to www.bloodhero.com – Sponsor code: msumsummer

  • About 3 gallons of blood support the entire nation’s blood needs for one minute.
  • One out of every 10 people entering a hospital needs blood.
  • The average red blood cell transfusion is 3.4 units.
  • Studies indicate that up to 90% of the population will use blood before age 72.
  • One pint of donated blood can help save several lives.
  • There is no substitute for human blood.
  • Females receive 53% of the blood that is transfused. Males receive 47%.
  • Type “O” blood is universal and used in over ½ of all emergencies everyday.
  • 6% of the population has O negative blood, which can be given to all blood types. People with this blood type can only receive blood from O negative donors.

Make your appointment today to donate at the upcoming MSUM Blood Drive on Monday, July 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Bloodmobile which will be parked on the campus mall – south of the library. Call United Blood Services at 239-9453, or go online to www.bloodhero.com – Sponsor code: msumsummer

If you have questions, contact Deb, Human Resources at 477-2158.

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