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      <description>Here are some information that can help you understand the importance of blood donation!</description>
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      <pubDate>2023-06-26 09:44:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Blood Donation Drive Process</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>1. Form Filling Station</strong> - Check registration and filling a medical form to check some additional questions about donor's health. This step helps ensure that eligibility for donation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>2. HSA Registration </strong>- When donors arrive at blood donation venue (NYP Auditorium&nbsp;Lobby) for blood drive, they will wait in this station for their turn.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>3. Haemoglobin Test </strong>- Station to ensure that potential donors have an adequate hemoglobin level for safe blood donation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>4. Medical Screening</strong> - Questionnaire asks about donor's medical history, lifestyle, and potential risk factors that could affect the safety of donation. This step also helps identify any conditions that may disqualify donors from donating blood.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>5. Blood Donation</strong> - Professional doctors and nurses will assist donors with blood donation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>6. Refreshment &amp; Resting Area </strong>-&nbsp;Donors will be directed to a recovery area where they can rest for a few minutes. Fluids and light snacks will be offered to help replenish donor's energy and aid in their recovery.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-06-26 14:09:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>How does your donated blood helps?</title>
         <author>wangyuh3ng</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Your blood aid to reduce the ever-rising demand for blood in hospitals and blood banks.</p><p><br/></p><p>They will be used in <strong>General surgeries, General Medicine, Haematology, Accidents and emergency.</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>1 UNIT OF BLOOD CAN SAVE 3 LIVES !!!<br><br></strong>We need about <strong>120,000 units</strong> of blood to meet the transfusion needs of patients every year, equivalent to more than 400 units of blood a day.</p><p>Therefore, we need more people to donate blood.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Lets be a part of these thousand people and contribute to the need of society!</strong></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-06-26 14:16:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>What to do for recovery?</title>
         <author>wangyuh3ng</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>1. Rest and Relax: </strong>Take it easy and allow yourself some time to rest after donating blood. Avoid any strenuous activities or heavy lifting for at least the remainder of the day. Relaxing and giving your body time to recover can help restore your energy levels.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>2. Stay Hydrated: </strong>Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, to replenish the fluids lost during the blood donation process. Adequate hydration can help prevent dizziness or lightheadedness and promote faster recovery.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>3. Eat Nutritious Meals: </strong>Consume healthy and balanced meals to provide your body with the necessary nutrients for recovery. Include foods rich in iron, such as leafy greens, lean meats, beans, and fortified cereals, to help replenish your iron levels.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>4. Take Iron Supplements:</strong> If your hemoglobin level is found to be low during the post-donation screening, your healthcare provider may suggest taking iron supplements. Follow their guidance and take the recommended dosage to help boost your iron levels.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>You will be provided with fluids and some light snacks during refreshment after your blood donation.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-06-26 14:21:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>How to prepare for blood donation?</title>
         <author>wangyuh3ng</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/wangyuh3ng/cd0a3rrgkp4yq7db/wish/2632580019</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Stay Hydrated </strong>: Drink plenty of water and stay well-hydrated in the days leading up to your donation. Being adequately hydrated helps ensure that your blood flows smoothly during the donation process.<br><br><strong>Get Adequate Rest </strong>: Ensure you have a good night's sleep before your donation appointment. Being well-rested can contribute to a more comfortable donation experience and aid in your overall well-being.<br><br><strong>Eat a Nutritious Meal </strong>: Prior to your donation, have a well-balanced meal that includes foods rich in iron, such as leafy greens, lean meats, beans, and fortified cereals. A healthy meal can help maintain your iron levels and prevent dizziness or weakness during and after donation.</div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-06-26 14:25:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Objectives of Blood Donation</title>
         <author>wangyuh3ng</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The objectives are to:</div><ul><li>celebrate and thank individuals who donate blood and encourage more people to become new donors;</li><li>encourage people in good health to donate blood regularly, as often as is safe and possible, to transform the quality of life for transfusion dependent patients and help to build a secure blood supply in all countries in the world; &nbsp;</li><li>highlight the critical roles of voluntary non-remunerated regular blood and plasma donations in achieving universal access to safe blood products for all populations; and</li><li>mobilize support at national, regional and global levels among governments and development partners to invest in, strengthen and sustain national blood programmes.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often</strong></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-06-26 14:29:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Check your Eligibility for our Blood Donation Drive on 20th &amp; 21th May 2026! </title>
         <author>211998t2</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>NYP Blood Donation Drive I 2026 </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Date: <strong>20th &amp; 21th May 2026</strong></p><p>Time: <strong>11am - 5pm</strong></p><p>Location: <strong>Auditorium (Block A)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>To check your eligibility for blood donation, you can scan the <strong>QR code</strong> above or click on this link: <strong>https://www.hsa.gov.sg/blood-donation/can-i-donate </strong></p><p><br></p><p>If you are <strong>below 18</strong>, we will require <strong>an online FormSG</strong> <strong>OR a HARD COPY consent form </strong>from your parents on the day of donation! You can either print from the link below or collect from us during our <strong>Awareness and Recruitment Drive</strong>, which will be <strong>outside Koufu from 4-7 May 2026, 11am - 2pm! </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Online FormSG for those below 18:</strong></p><p><strong>(</strong><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://go.gov.sg/hsaparentalconsentform"><strong>https://go.gov.sg/hsaparentalconsentform</strong></a><strong>).</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Parent Consent Form for those below 18: https://www.hsa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/parentsguardian.pdf</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>What to bring?</p><ul><li><p><strong>Official photo identity document </strong>(e.g. passport, IC, Admin card) with a local residential address. *Digital singpass works too!&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Estimated time for blood donation:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>Each blood donation takes about approximately 60 minutes to complete.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-06-27 03:00:29 UTC</pubDate>
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