In less than 45 minutes, you can help save up to three lives. It’s easy. All you have to do is donate blood.
Blood banks around the nation are in constant need of donors. Although 37% of the U.S. population are eligible to donate blood, only a small 3% step up to make a difference.
If you’re still considering donating blood, it’s good to know about all the other benefits.
Health Benefits of Donating Blood
Reveals hidden health problems
One of the major benefits of donating blood is that you get a free health screening every time you do it. A trained medical provider checks your pulse, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, temperature and hemoglobin levels. This can help reveal any health conditions you may have but not be aware of, like high blood pressure. Your results also include your blood type.
Additionally, after you donate, your blood is tested for various diseases to ensure it won’t infect the recipient.
Improves your mental health
Every two seconds, someone needs blood, including car accident victims, a child battling cancer or a new mother. When you donate blood, you feel more like part of your community. It gives you a sense of purpose and belonging, plus the affirmation that you’re doing a good deed for someone who needs it.
Be Rewarded for Your Generosity
CareLink Blood Donor Program
If you are a participant in CareLink, University Health’s financial assistance program, you can get credit towards your account. For every pint of blood you donate, we will credit $50 to your account. A friend or family member can also donate blood in your name to earn a $50 credit to your account.
Whole blood donations can be made every eight weeks and platelet donations every two weeks by you, friends or relatives.
T-shirts and Gift Cards
When you donate blood at University Health, you’re eligible to receive a free T-shirt or gift card as a thank you for your donation.
- 1st Donation - T-Shirt
- 2nd Donation - $20 Gift Card
- 3rd Donation - $30 Gift Card
- 4th Donation - $40 Gift Card
- 5th Donation - $50 Gift Card
- 6th Donation - $60 Gift Card + Grand prize entry ($500 value)
- 7th-24th Donation (Platelet Donors) - $20 Gift Card
Donate Blood at University Health
You can make a difference! Schedule an appointment to donate or find more ways to give on our website.
