A W ORD A BOUT Blood

Donation
IRON Tips
Prepare to donate blood by eating iron rich
foods. In order to donate, blood donors
must meet the minimum Hematocrit/ Thank you for choosing to donate
Hemoglobin levels listed below: with Shepeard Community Blood
Center. As the local provider of
• Males - 39 Hematocrit/13.0 Hemoglobin blood products to area hospitals,
we want to provide you with tips to
• Females - 38 Hematocrit/12.5 Hemoglobin
make your donation experience
pleasant and successful.
Bean Sprouts Beets Broccoli Brussels Sprouts
• Get a good night’s rest.
Tomato Juice Greens Kale Sweet Potatoes
• Eat a healthy meal before
donating.
Enriched Pasta Whole Grain Bread Whole Grain Cereal
• Drink plenty of non-caffeinated
Dry Beans Dry Peas Lentils fluids before your donation.
Nut Butters Soy Flour Tortillas • Bring a picture ID or your donor
card when you donate.
Apricots Berries Dried Fruit • Wear clothing with sleeves that can
be raised above the elbow.
Grapes Grapefruit Oranges

Plums Prunes Raisins

• RELAX!
• Enjoy refreshments immediately
Lean Beef Clams Crab after donating.
Fish Hearts/Kidneys Lamb • Drink plenty of fluids after your
donation.
Oysters Poultry Sardines
• Avoid strenuous physical activity
for a few hours after your donation.
To find a place to donate:
For more information about iron, 706.737.4551
Please contact the
shepeardblood.org
Director of Donor Services