More Information About Donating Blood

Massive Need

At a national and local level, the blood bank system is in near-crisis condition from lack of blood donation. On an average day 34,000 units of blood products are needed in the United States. That equates to the use of one unit of blood every two seconds. While up to 80% of the adult population is eligible to donate blood, only 5% will actually donate.

The need for blood is tremendous. It is estimated that 3 out of 4 people will require donated blood at some point in their lifetime. Donated blood and its separated components are critical in saving the lives of thousands of people every week.

Freequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about donating blood at our fire station can be found in our FAQ Area.

Schedule an Appointment

Call Mike Newman at 717-475-7555.

How Donated Blood Is Used

Example of Blood Use	Units Required
Coronary Artery Bypass	1-5 units
Fractured Hip/Joint Replacement	2-5 units
Cardiovascular Surgery	2-25 units
Bleeding Ulcer	3-30 units
Brain Surgery	4-10 units
Auto Accident/Gunshot wound	up to 50 units
Liver Transplant	up to 100 units
Other Organ Transplants	up to 10 units
Bone Marrow Transplant	up to 2 units/day
Sickle Cell	up to 4 units/month
Aplastic Anemia	up to 4 units/month
Cancer	up to 8 units/week
- Source: America's Blood Centers

Blood Donation Links on the Web

Lititz Fire Company: http://www.lititzfire.com/
Lancaster Regional Medical Center: http://www.lancasterregional.com/
Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center: http://www.chol.org/
American Association of Blood Banks: http://www.aabb.org/
American Heart Association: http://www.americanheart.org/

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