This was forwarded to me and I think that we can all be very useful in this
time of need. It doesn't cost you anything but a little bit of your time
and can help save possibly thousads off Americans. This primarily aimed at
DC area listers but there is an 800 number at the bottom for others as well.
HHS PRESS RELEASE - NIH BLOOD BANK TO ACCEPT BLOOD DONATIONS
FOR NEW YORK CITY, PENTAGON EMERGENCIES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: HHS Press Office
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001
(202) 690-6343
HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson this afternoon announced that the Blood
Bank at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will be open for the next
24 hours to accept blood donations from citizens.
"We at the HHS want to do what we can to help our fellow citizens in the
Washington, D.C. area and in New York City who are suffering and in need
of medical aid," said Secretary Thompson. "I encourage all Americans to
help out in this time of crisis and donate blood. No matter where you
live, your blood donation can help those in need."
Those who are interested in donating blood can enter the NIH campus, which
is located at 9000 Rockville Pike, in Bethesda, Maryland, from two
entrances: Wisconsin Avenue and Center Drive (near the Medical Center
Metro Stop) and at Old Georgetown Road and Lincoln Drive. Prospective
donors can come to the South Entrance of the Clinical Center (Building 10)
for entry. People should call 301-496-1048 before arriving.
For more information on how you can donate blood throughout the U.S.,
contact your local hospital, blood bank or American Red Cross chapter by
calling 1-800-GIVE LIFE or by going online to <http://www.RedCross.org>.
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Note: All HHS press releases, fact sheets and other press materials are
available at <http://www.hhs.gov/news>.
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