The World 11_07_18

The American Red Cross urges people to share their good
health this holiday season by donating blood or platelets for
patients in need.
A decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New
Year’s Day when donors are busy with holiday activities and
travel. Medical conditions and emergencies that require blood
don’t stop for the holidays.
Patients like 6-year-old Ava King will continue to need
transfusions critical to their care this holiday season. Ava has
Diamond-Blackfan anemia, which impacts her body’s ability
to produce enough red blood cells.
“We are so thankful for blood donors because Ava relies on
blood transfusions every month to stay alive and thrive,” said
Ava’s mother, Tina King. “It’s truly a gift!”
By giving blood or platelets, donors may give patients
more time – and more holidays – with loved ones. Make an
appointment to donate blood or platelets by downloading the
free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting
RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-
733-2767).
The Red Cross is thanking those who carve out time to give
Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce Partnering with
Area Businesses to Keep Blood on The Shelves
The Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce is joining
forces with area businesses to make sure that blood is always
available whenever and wherever it is needed. They will be
sponsoring a blood drive on Friday, Nov. 9 at the Central
Vermont Chamber offices located at 33 Stewart Rd., in Berlin
from noon to 5 p.m.
“We are so thrilled to be hosting an American Red Cross
blood drive at the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce,”
said Denise Russo, chair of the Central Vermont Chamber’s
membership committee. “It will be a great event, and we are
excited to be partnering with Kinney Drugs, the Wayside
Restaurant and Froggy 100.9 to help out our neighbors in
Central Vermont.”
Froggy 100.9 personalities will be onsite the day of the
blood drive helping to Stuff-A-Truck with non-perishable
food items to benefit the Salvation Army.
“The Red Cross is a volunteer-based organization,” said
Mary Brant, external communications manager for the Red
Cross Northern New England Blood Services Region. “We
depend on volunteer sponsors like the Central Vermont
Chamber of Commerce to host blood drives, and for volunteer
donors to make time to share their good health with
patients in need.”
To make an appointment download the American Red
Cross Blood Donor App; call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-
Blood Donation Opportunities Nov. 16-39, 2018
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Nov. 21-24 with a long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last.
Upcoming Central VT Blood Donation Nov. 16-30
Hardwick:11/20: 12-5:30PM, Knights of Columbus, 206 VT Rte.
14S.
Hyde Park:11/20: 8-1PM, Green Mountain Tech and Career
Center, Green Mountain Tech and Career Center, 738 Vt Rte 15 W
Morrisville:11/16: 11:30-5:30PM, VFW, 28 Pleasant Street.
Barre:11/28: 10AM-3PM, McFarland State Office Building, 5
Perry St.
Montpelier:11/21: 10:30AM-3:30PM, VFW Post 792, 792 Pioneer
St.
Moretown: 11/29: 10:30AM-3:30PM, Harwood Union Middle
School, 458 Vt. Route 100.
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733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and type in sponsor
code “Chamber.”
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor
App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS
(1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.
All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply
for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two
other forms of identification are required at check-in.
Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with
parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least
110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible
to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18
years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and
weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation
by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation
reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of
their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get
started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/
RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
South Royalton: 11/30: 10AM-3PM, South Royalton High
School, 223 South Windsor St.
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor
App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS
(1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.
All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply
for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two
other forms of identification are required at check-in.
Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with
parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least
110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible
to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18
years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and
weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation
by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation
reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of
their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get
started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/
RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
The Great American Smoke-Out
November 15, 2018
90% of ex-smokers quit smoking cold turkey.
Hypnosis is proven to be an effective technique
to assist cold turkey.
Contact Sherry Rhynard,
Integrative Life, and Stress Management
Free 30-minute consultation
through November 30.
sherryrhyard.com/quit-smoking/
802-272-2736 | 136 N. Main St, Barre
Caring for you...
FREE education and support
UPCOMING WORKSHOP
Chronic Pain
Management
Workshop
A Self-Management Program
reduce pain, manage related
sleeping, and more.
Ladies Ride For Breast Cancer Presents Check
The 5th Annual Ladies Ride for Breast
Cancer was held this year on September 22,
2018. As a result of their most successful
event to date, Sue Walker, Diann Chaloux,
and Lisa Buck were honored to present their
beneficiary Marija Popovic with a check for
6,000.00. As usual, the ladies were blessed
with a beautiful Autumn day for their 75 mile
poker run that included games, a dance party
and prizes for best poker hands. A party at
Gustos followed with a hot meal, Music by TJ
Pumpkin
Muffin
Powers and Jamie O’Keefe, a 50/50 raffle and
a silent auction. Each year a new beneficiary
with needs specifically related to breast cancer
is chosen and every effort is made to celebrate
her and her life. This event is made
possible with the help of many volunteers and
is successful due to the love and support of
many friends and a generous community.
THANK YOU!!! The 6th Annual Ladies Ride
for Breast Cancer will be held next year on
September 21, 2019!
This FREE program offers support and education for people living with chronic
pain for more than 3 to 6 months. It teaches techniques to deal with problems
such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep; exercises to improve
and health care providers about pain.
Fridays, November 9
9:00-11:30 a.m.
Chelsea Public Library
296 Vt. Route 110, Chelsea, VT
Learn more:
www.GiffordHealthCare.org
Class meets for 2 1/2 hours once a
Call 728-7714 to register!
Gifford Health Care
Gifford welcomes Dr. Emilija Florance
Family medicine physician
Dr. Florance’s approach to care is based on developing a partnership
with each of her patients, from newborn to geriatric, and provides a
wide range of care, from chronic disease management to women’s
health. “I enjoy the variety offered by practicing family medicine. Each
day is different and rewarding, whether I am working with a diabetic
patient or with an expectant mother.”
To schedule an appointment call 728-2445 or 224-3200
NOW SEEING PATIENTS IN OUR RANDOLPH & BERLIN CLINIC
Barre
622-0730
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622-0250
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223-0928
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Learn more:
www.GiffordHealthCare.org
Gifford Health Care
Caring for you... for life.
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