The Cayman Islands Blood Bank has announced a critical appeal for Type O negative blood. All eligible individuals are being asked to donate blood immediately.
Supply chain delays from the US due to Hurricane Ian, has slowed the receipt of blood, therefore Cayman needs to increase our local blood donations to ensure we have adequate supply for patients when they need it.
Healthy volunteers are also encouraged to donate blood throughout the year to maintain a stable blood supply for the sake of patients’ dependent on blood transfusions due to surgery or blood diseases. Men can donate every three months and women every four months.
Donations can be made Monday –Friday from 7:00am-6:30pm, and Saturdays from 9am to 5:30pm at the Cayman Islands Hospital. For more information and to book an appointment, please visit www.bloodbank.ky or call 244-2674. Walk-ins are also accepted. Persons who have not donated before with the Blood Bank can take a brief eligibility test on its website before scheduling an appointment.
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