"Giving blood is giving life": Blood collection at Católica on November 9 and 10

The Universidade Católica Portuguesa and the Instituto Português do Sangue e da Transplantação (IPST) organise once again the usual blood collection on November 9 and 10, at Lisbon-Headquarters.

"Giving blood is giving life. A blood donation can save up to three lives and in many situations blood cannot be substituted by any other therapy. A single donation can generate more than 10 blood products of great use for a huge number of patients," emphasises António Medina de Almeida, haematologist and Dean of the Católica Medical School.

The blood collection will take place between 9.15 a.m. and 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., in the room Descobrimentos Portugueses, on Floor 1 of the Library Building. You can also help all those who are in need of a transplant by indicating your willingness to be listed as a possible donor in the National Registry of Bone Marrow Donors (CEDACE).

To take part in the blood collection, you should:

  • Be over 50kg;
  • be + 18 years old;
  • Have breakfast;
  • Have a 3-hour lunch digestion;
  • Present identification document with photo;
  • Hydrate with non-alcoholic liquids before and after the donation.

For further information: Information Office | Floor 2 of the Library Building.

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