Las Vegas Resort Helping Give The Gift Of Life
If you are making a New Year’s resolution to give back to the community, this is a perfect way to do just that. January is National Blood Donor Month. And…
National Blood Donation Month
Ratana21 via Getty ImagesIf you are making a New Year's resolution to give back to the community, this is a perfect way to do just that. January is National Blood Donor Month. And one local Las Vegas resort is making it easier for the community to give the gift of life.
The JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa is recognizing National Blood Donor Month. By partnering with Vitalant to host a blood drive. And they are inviting the Las Vegas community out to participate. The event will be on Saturday, January 13 and Sunday, January 14. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom.
As mentioned on vitalant.org, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Some for emergencies like a car accident. Others need repeated, lifelong transfusions for diseases like Sickle Cell Anemia. A donor's blood could be saving the life of a newborn baby, all the way up to an elderly person with Stage 3 leukemia.
Donors of all blood types are needed at JW Marriott donation event. Especially type O blood, as well as platelet donors. For those afraid of needles, a blood donation doesn't hurt more than a small pinch. And the process is very safe and fast. Plus the JW Marriott is giving some great incentives for people in the Las Vegas community to participate.
Each donor will have the chance to win one of 24 gift cards, each totally $500. And each donor will also receive a 50%-off voucher to the Market Place Buffet at Rampart Casino for lunch, brunch or dinner. Plus the knowledge that they helped to save a life. Actually, more than one. The Department of Health and Human Services says one blood donation can save three lives.
Those who wish to participate can make an appointment by visiting vitalant.org/jw-Marriott. Or by using the drive code L1973 on the Vitalant app or at vitalant.org. For more information about the giveaway, visit vitalant.org/24giveaway.
Do You Know Your Blood Type? How About Your Horoscope Sign?
When you're asked for your blood type, could you tell whoever is asking for certain what it is?
A new survey was done and believe it or not, fifty-one percent of Americans know their blood type. That means a whopping forty-nine percent don't know their blood type!
Next question asked, what is your horoscope sign? Sixty-six percent of Americans know their horoscope sign! Think it's safe to say that if you were in a life or death emergency and asked what you blood type was, you'd be in a tough situation! And telling them your horoscope sign won't save you either.
If you're going into surgery or have a procedure, then the doctors will order a test to find out what your blood type is, but it's not something you can just call your doctor and ask.
Now this survey also asked who they get their health advice from and sadly twenty-two percent of the people said "social media influencers!" Probably something you shouldn't do either. Especially since the "social media influencers" don't know your blood type!
We have more on this story and more in today's Editions of a Few Things You Should Know!
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Fifty-One Percent Of Americans Know Their Blood Type
You would think more would know what their blood type is but just a little more than half of Americans know it and it should be A LOT MORE!
Chung Sung-Jun / Staff via Getty ImagesSixty-Six Percent Of Americans Know Their Horoscope
Not knowing your blood type could be a matter of life or death. So you'd think that percent would be higher. As stated above, that is clear not the case. That's why when asked what their horoscope sign is, sixty-six percent knew it! A whole fifteen percent more! And like I mentioned, knowing your horoscope will NOT potentially save your life. But if they want to know who their compatible with, then they're in luck!
neirfy via Getty ImagesHow To Find Your Blood Type Or Even Horoscope
It's obvious that knowing your horoscope is based off of your date of birth. But your blood type? How do you figure it out? You need call your doctor and have blood work done. When you get your blood word, your doctor will put in a request to know blood type. Then they'll have it on file for whenever you call for it. There are instances where you go for a procedure and your blood type is tested to know what blood is needed in case of an emergency.
Sandy Huffaker / Stringer via Getty ImagesTwenty-Two Percent of Americans Get Health Care Advice From "Social Media Influencers"
It's sad that this is even a thing, but let's STOP! "Social media influencers" shouldn't be your main source of medical advice. There are a bunch medical professionals on social media giving advice, but it's still best to get your info from your doctor directly!
Andrey Shevchuk via Getty ImagesSixty-Three Percent Got The Healthcare Provider Right But
Sixty-three percent said they actually do get health care information from their health care provider, which is exactly who they should get it from. Sadly fifty-two percent are still using the internet!
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