Blood Donation Drive held by City International Hospital & Aeon Mall

23 February 2020, City International Hospital, Aeon Mall and Vietnam National Institute of Science are working together to hold a Blood Donation Drive, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ Westgate, Ground Floor of Aeon Mall, Binh Tan District.

Program information 

  • Date: 23 February 2020
  • Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Place: Westgate (next to Vietlott Booth Stand), Ground Floor of Aeon Mall, Binh Tan (No.1, 17A Street, Ward Binh Tri Dong B, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City.)
  • Blood donors: All  staff and visitors of City International Hospital and Aeon Mall who voluntarily want to donate.

23 Feb 2020, City International Hospital, Aeon Mall & Vietnam National Institute of Science are working together to hold a Blood Donation Drive,

Benefits

By donating blood, many lives are saved and hope is given to many whose situation might otherwise be hopeless. It also brings joy to many; you impact not only the patient whose life may depend on your donation, but also all those who depend on that patient.

  • Reduces the risk of Heart diseases, Stroke: Blood donation could improve the overall cardiovascular health. Donating blood regularly helps reduce the amount of iron in their blood, which reduces the chances of a heart attack by 88 per cent. The high level of iron in the blood raises the chance of heart disease, but regular donation can reduce the risk of severe cardiovascular veins, such as stroke, by 33 per cent.
  • Reduces The Risk of Cancer: The reduction of iron stores and iron in the body while giving blood can reduce the risk of cancer. Iron has been thought of to increase free-radical damage in the body and has been linked to an increased risk of cancer and aging,
  • Burns Calories: People burn approximately 650 calories per donation of one pint of blood. A donor who regularly donates blood can lose a significant amount of weight, but it should not be thought of as a weight loss plan by any means. However, donors are required to weigh at least 42 kg (for females) and 45 kg (for males) and maintain healthy iron levels in the body. You should choose to donate your blood safely and about every 3 months (not more often) as this will affect your health and blood levels of hemoglobin and iron.
  • Provides A Free Blood Analysis: upon donation, donors are tested for syphilis, HIV, hepatitis, and other diseases. Blood donors have a lower risk of developing life-threatening diseases.

When you come to donate blood on 23 February 2020, Free milk, food, ‘thank-you’ cash and certificate of participation will be presented to you to show our appreciation. We can always do more to help others. Your contributions will go a long way to help patients who need blood and build resilience in our community.

Please contact Ngo Thi Thu Thuy- MKT Dept. to register

  • Mobile: 0909 802 936 (Ms. Thuy)
  • Office: (8428) 6280 3333 _ ext. 8232
  • Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Online: http://bit.do/hien-mau-25082019

Important information to get you well prepared before donating blood.

You can donate blood if you:

  • are healthy
  • weight from 45
  • are aged between 18 and 60 (according to Circular 26/2013/TT-BYT from MOH)

Before Your Donation:

  • Don’t stay up too late the night before. Eat a healthy meal or light breakfast before donating blood. DO NOT drink wine, beer, coffee and milk before donating blood.
  • Remember to bring your ID or passport. 
  • Wear clothing with sleeves that can be raised above the elbow.

During Your Donation:

  • Let the person taking your blood know if you have a preferred arm and show them any good veins that have been used successfully in the past to draw blood.
  • Relax, talk to other donors or read during the donation process.

After Your Donation:

  • Receive your gift before leaving the event.
  • Drink more water and avoid alcohol over the next 24 hours.
  • Keep the strip bandage on for the next several hours.
  • To avoid a skin rash, clean the area around the strip bandage with soap and water.
  • If the needle site starts to bleed, apply pressure to it and raise your arm straight up for about 5-10 minutes or until bleeding stops.
  • Do not do any heavy lifting or vigorous exercise for the rest of the day

More kind words and simple gestures can go a long way to show someone else you care. Scheduling a blood donation appointment today at 0909 802 936 (Ms. Thuy) is a life-changing act of kindness. Let’s do more, together.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: 

City International Hospital

  • Phone: (8428) 6280 3333, ext. 0
  • Address: No. 3, 17A Street, Binh Tri Dong B Ward, Binh Tan Dist. (Next to AEON Mall Binh Tan). Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Website: https://cih.com.vn/en/
  • Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.