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Health Minister Kim Wilson Donates Blood
Minister of Health Kim Wilson recently demonstrated the importance of giving blood by completing her donation in just 6 minutes and 53 seconds. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently, the Minister of Health, The Hon. Kim Wilson rolled up her sleeve to give blood.” “This simple and brief act took 6 minutes, 53 seconds and has the potential... Read more of this article
Blood Donor Centre Promotes Apheresis
Following World Blood Donor Day on June 14, the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre is encouraging the community to donate blood and learn about apheresis, a special type of blood donation. A spokesperson said, “Following World Blood Donor Day on 14 June, the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre is inviting the community to consider donating blood and learn more about... Read more of this article
Ariel Re Wins Corporate Blood Drive
Bermuda Hospitals Board today announced that Ariel Re is the corporate blood drive winner for 2024/25, the first time a company has won from the insurance/reinsurance sector. The competition had 21 organisations participating this year and all the companies together contributed to 28% of all blood donations, or 494 units. “The power of this competition... Read more of this article
Minister Wilson Marks World Blood Donor Day
Minister of Health Kim Wilson marks World Blood Donor Day by highlighting the life-saving importance of blood donation, noting that “unlike many medical resources, blood cannot be artificially produced; it must come from generous donors willing to make a difference.” Minister Wilson said, “Every year on June 14, we unite with the global... Read more of this article
BHB Calls For Blood Donations Of All Types
The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Blood Donor Centre is asking people to donate blood, saying that “all blood types are needed.” A spokesperson said, “Donors and potential donors are asked to call 236-5067 to make an appointment. “If you are unsure about your blood type but are willing to donate, please contact the Bermuda Blood... Read more of this article
Blood Donor Raffle Winners Announced
For the fourth year in a row, the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has sponsored prizes to celebrate and recognise Bermuda’s blood and apheresis donors. Regular and new blood and apheresis donors were eligible for one of two prizes. Regular donor, Pamela Outerbridge, won a night’s stay at the illustrious hotel and Malcom Swan, a new donor this... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch Insurance Wins Blood Drive
Freisenbruch Insurance Services has been named the 2024 champion of Bermuda’s Corporate Blood Drive, securing their third win in the annual competition. A spokesperson said, “It’s World Blood Donor Day today and the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre is excited to announce that Freisenbruch Insurance Services Ltd has been crowned as Corporate... Read more of this article
Hospital Board Updates Blood Donation Criteria
Bermuda Hospitals Board has “updated its blood donor eligibility criteria to include risk-based questions that will be the same for every individual, regardless of sexual orientation, sex or gender.” A spokesperson said, “These questions reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections, such as HIV. The change brings Bermuda in... Read more of this article
BHB Offer Raffle Prizes For Blood Donation
Bermuda Hospitals Board has announced a new initiative to boost blood donations with a Valentine’s Day raffle. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces a raffle being run by the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre. Starting on Tuesday 2 January 2024, if an existing blood donor brings another person who hasn’t donated before... Read more of this article
Minister Kim Wilson Donates Blood
Earlier this week, Minister of Health Kim Wilson visited the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital to donate blood. Minister Wilson said, “Donating blood during the holidays is a powerful way to spread joy and goodwill. The festive season, while a time of celebration, can also increase accidents, medical emergencies, and... Read more of this article
Blood Donor Centre Calls For O Positive Blood
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is asking people with O positive blood to donate. Donors and potential donors are asked to call 236-5067 to make an appointment. A spokesperson said, “If you are unsure about your blood type but are willing to donate, please contact the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre at [441] 236-5067 or blood.donor@bhb.bm, by WhatsApp... Read more of this article
BHB Thanks St. George’s Trust Company
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is offering its thanks to St. George’s Trust Company for its $10,000 donation toward “purchasing equipment and supporting blood donation for the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre.” BHB Consultant Haematologist Dr Eyitayo Fakunle said, “We are deeply grateful to St. George’s Trust Company. This generous... Read more of this article
