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A few years ago, the Red Cross started a practice of telling people where their blood donations are sent. It first checks to see if there is a need in the local area, then offers the blood to other parts of the country in need.

Today I learned that my most recent donation went to two hospitals in Vermont.

I really like that the Red Cross does this follow up. It makes the human connection more tangible.

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HootyTheNightOwl

It would probably help with donations if other countries did that, too... I know that they can't breach patient confidentiality - but it may help to tell blood and organ donors the name of the county where their donations were used.

updown2020 · 61-69, M

Well they tell you what hospital but not the patient right? I donate plasma and platelets but I do not know what patients it only has happened a few time they have called me to make sure I was coming to my appointment because it was needed for a certiant patient. Trust me your donate is used and never go to waste, Well blood can be frozen if not needed.Unfortunately my donation must be used within 7 days otherwise its no good for anyone. Well sorry not just my donations anyone you donates plasma I do not know the live of platelets.

PowerofStories · 61-69, M

@updown2020 Yes,they only tell the hospital, not the patient -- I assume for privacy reasons.

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