Emergencies don’t take a holiday. The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment now to give and help ensure patients can get the treatment they need at a moment’s notice. In November 2016, a 100-foot maple tree fell on Mike McMahon, causing life-threatening injuries. He needed 11 units of blood during emergency surgery and another seven units to … [Read more...]
Harmony blood drive exceeds goal by 19
The blood drive held in Harmony on November 27, 2018, succeeded in collecting 59 units of blood. There were 55 donors that presented and four first-time participants. Congratulations to these six donors who reached the following milestones: Genny Hanson, three gallons; Joseph Hershberger, three gallons; Chris Johnson, 12 gallons; Jody Loeffler, six gallons; Randy Mohs, 11 … [Read more...]
November is National Home Care and Hospice Month
Home care is medical or personal assistance provided in the client’s residence to help them maintain or improve their health. It is frequently used for transitional care after a hospitalization or a stay at a rehabilitation facility. Home care is sometimes used for short term treatments such as IV antibiotics or wound care and sometimes for long term health maintenance such as … [Read more...]
Bloodmobile coming to Harmony on November 27
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please remember your donor card or driver’s license. Donors are encouraged to use RapidPass (redcrossblood.org/RapidPass), which is a tool that allows the donor to complete the reading and … [Read more...]
Give thanks for good healthy by giving blood
The American Red Cross urges people to share their good health this holiday season by donating blood for patients in need. A decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors are busy with holiday activities and travel. Medical conditions and emergencies that require blood don’t stop for the holidays. Patients like 6-year-old Ava King will continue … [Read more...]