The Parish Health Ministry of St. Pius X Church, is a group of health professionals and lay volunteers who through their various skills, gifts, and experiences, encourage and support the well-being of the whole person- mind, body and spirit. They are rooted in the Mission of the Church to spread the love of Christ and His healing ministry. Their monthly health activities blood pressure screening and resource education after each Mass on the second weekend of the month unless otherwise noted in the bulletin or calendar.
This ministry is always available to help and can be reached by calling the Church office at 693-5107. They invite any healthcare professional that wishes to serve our parish to join their ministry.
Summer 2018 Health Tip - SHARE LIFE!
St. Pius X Church's Goal is 60 pints!
On July 22nd, 2018, from 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. the Central Jersey Blood Center will be stationed in our parish hall to collect the most precious gift of all -- blood donation. Last year's blood drive collected 50 pints of blood. Our goal for 2018 is 60 and we need your help to reach our goal. Please encourage your family and friends to donate and share life.
Blood is an important resource, both for planned treatments and urgent interventions. It can help patients suffering from life-threatening conditions live longer and with a higher quality of life, and supports complex medical and surgical procedures. Blood is also vital for treating the wounded during emergencies of all kinds (natural disasters, accidents, armed conflicts, etc.) and has an essential, life-saving role in maternal and perinatal care.
A blood service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in sifficient quantity is a key component of an effective health system. Ensuring safe and sufficient blood supplies requires the development of a nationally coordinated blood transfusion service based on voluntary non-renumerated blood donations. However, in many countries, blood services face the challenge of making sufficient blood available, while also ensuring its quality and safety. (WHO)
What can you do? Give blood, give now and give often. Register to donate online at www.cjbcblood.org or call the Parish office to set up a time.
Will you share life?
Blood facts:
* 1 pint of donated blood can help save as many as 3 people's lives.
* The blood type is most often requested by hospitals is Type O.
* Type O - negative blood can be transfused to patients of all blood types. It is always in great demand and often in short supply. Only 7% of people in the U.S. have O - negative blood type.
* AB - positive type blood donors are universal donors of plasma, which is often used in emergencies, for newborns, and for patients requiring massive transfusions. Approximately 3% of people in the U.S. have AB positive blood.
* Blood cannot be manufactured - it can only come from donors.
* 1 out of every 10 people entering the hospital needs a blood transfusion.
Frequently asked questions:
* Who may donate? - Generally, most people in good health can donate. You must be 17 years old, or 16 with parental consent and weigh at least 120 pounds.
* How much blood is in the body? - The average adult has between 8-12 pints.
* How often can one donate blood? - Whole blood donors may give every 56 days.
Reference:
WHO - World Health Organization - http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor day/2018/event/en/
CJBC - www.cjbcblood.org
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