PRC opens new Blood Collecting Unit in Parañaque
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) inaugurated a new Blood Collecting Unit/Blood Station at Ospital ng Parañaque II on Friday, April 25.
Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez and PRC Chairman Richard Gordon were among the attendees, along with Rep. Edwin Olivarez and OsPar II Director Dr. Patrick Cruz II.
The facility is authorized by the Department of Health to collect blood from donors and distribute it to patients, serving as the fifth blood service facility for the PRC Rizal Chapter Parañaque City Branch.
Chairman Gordon emphasized that this new unit symbolizes hope and aims to make blood donation and distribution easier, stressing the importance of saving more lives through these efforts.
PRC Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang highlighted the strategic significance of having 109 blood service facilities nationwide, ensuring that no patient is denied blood due to shortages.
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