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. Page 2 m*Ti ft |ft- J UT4*** w Clinton Mills' supervisory manag training in the use of portable fire e) David Nichols of Anderson Firear use, proper placement, maintenan Facts Tc Facts to remember about donating blood: Q. How many people donate blood in the general population? A. Three out of 100 people donate. Q. How often do people need blood? A. One person every 17 seconds needs blood. How much blood is needed for heart Blood Drive "The Carolina Blood Center has scheduled its fall and winter visits to Clinton Mills," according to Sonny King, coordinator of Clinton's Health and Safety. ine moDiie Diood taciiities will set up at the Bailey Plant on Sept. 14. and Lydia, September 15 and 16 While at Bailey and Lydia, the medical personnel will accept blood from donors on all three shifts. On October 5. the unit will visit Plants I and II and receive blood donations from the third shift only. The Carolina Blood Center personnel will return to Plants I and II on Jan 18 and 19 for first and second shift employees. Under Clinton Mills I and II, Lydia and Bailey Plants participation in the Carolina Blood Center assurance program, unlimited H fit ' ^38 ^^ ^asKl K*f ;ement received comprehensive (tinguishers on Aug. 4, 5 and 6. id Safety Company explained the ce and replacement of the fire > Remember surgery? A. An adult can use as much as 20 pint and a child about seven. Q. How much time does it take to give pint of blood? A. Approximately 10 minutes. Q. Why does it take approximately 30 m nutes off of the job? A. Before you can give, we give you i Dates Set blood replacements will be made anywher i r> I I o ifr? C t ^ PI ^ I 111 me vjimcu oiaics iui ^iiiuuii cinpiuycc: their spouse and dependents. For single err ployees, coverage is extended to the err ployees' parents and grandparents. Eligibl retired and inactive Old Timers are also cc vered. Clinton must have at least 25% employe participation in order to qualify for the mm mum coverage under the program. Wher there is 50% employee participation, bloo is also provided to parents and parents-ir lawsof married employeesand grandparent of single parents. The blood replacement program does nt cover the processing fee for collecting, tes ing and preparing the voluntarily contr buted blood for use by the patient f ?r k r t* fi [f (J ^ii'r ^^ A L* A ffijSl mk * H 71 Ltlf i . 4if ' w *" fighting devices. The Clinton Maintenance De| with petroleum based chemicals fire training. About Donatir mini-physical to make sure you can give, and s after you're done you will have refreshments. ^ Q. What if I have never donated before? a A. Fantastic! Be a first time donor. Q. How often can a person give in a year? A. Every eight weeks. Q. How quickly will my blood be used? a A. We very likely may use it the same day you give it. Q. What are the chances of my blood saving someone's life? e !' Employees Asked To Gi iWho At Clinto c s I Contact If I ts In the event you or a member require blood replacement pie will advise the Carolina Bloor credits will be issued immedic l r_ aartments constructed drums filled in order to provide field exercises in ig Blood A. Quite good. Consider that patients' lives are very often dependent upon surgeries happening and that surgeries only can happen when blood is available. Q. How much blood do I have, do I give, and how long does it take to replace? A. You have about 11 or 12 pints, we take one and your body replaces the entire amount in 24 hours. Q. What if I'm already covered through another plan or by someone else? A. Give anyway?blood can only save lives when it's available. . . ^ AIJ4 A1 I ! < - ve om i ui Lire n Mills Should Need Blood? of your immediate family should :ase contact Sonny King and he j Center of the units used and itely to the patient's account.