Blood Services
The Henry County Chapter of the American Red Cross helps provide a supply of much needed blood for local hospitals to save lives that are at risk from surgery, medical illness or trauma. For the last 9 years, our Chapter has been recognized as one of the leaders in the region for the amount of blood donated. This would not be possible without the generous support from the people of Henry County. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with you in providing this valuable gift to the local medical community.
Local Blood Mobile Schedule
(Dates and times subject to change. Please call the office to verify.)
| Date |
Time |
Location and Address |
| Nov. 5 |
1:00am. - 7:00 pm |
Liberty Center Community@ LC High School |
| Nov. 6 |
10:00 am- 3:00pm |
Napoleon Rotary @ Oberhaus Park Building |
| Nov. 17 |
7:00am - 1:00 pm |
Henry County Hospital; call 419- 591-3844
for an appt. |
| Dec. 6 |
9:00 am - 2:00pm |
Harley-Davidson Sales and Service, Napoleon |
| Dec.8 |
1:00 - 7:00 pm |
Ridgeville Corners American Legion |
| Dec. 30 |
12:00- 6:00 pm |
Napoleon Community @ St. Paul Lutheran Church |
| Dec. 31 |
9:00a.m - 3:00p.m |
Henry County ARC Chapter House, Napoleon |
 To learn more blood donation opportunities, visit www.givelife.org or
call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE
(1-800-448-3543).
Do you want to know if you're able to give blood?
Review the donor eligibility guidelines.
Do you want to know more about what to expect when giving blood?
View our online presentation.
Answers to frequently asked questions about giving blood:
- You can donate blood every 56 days
- The donation process takes slightly over one hour
- You should eat prior to donating
- Minimum age: 17 years; No maximum age limitation
- Minimum weight: 110 pounds; Maximum weight: 350
- Don't donate if you have a cold, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms
- Anti-inflammatory drugs OK
- History of heart attack – acceptable after 6 months if there are no medical restrictions and no medications (other than aspirin)
- History of stroke – acceptable after 1 year if there are no medical restrictions and no medications (other than aspirin)
- History of high blood pressure – acceptable if blood pressure is no higher than 180/100 with or without medications
- Acceptable medications: acetaminophen, aspirin, vitamins, birth control OK
- Blood transfusion = 1 year deferment
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