The Canarian Institute of Hemodonation and Hemotherapy (ICHH)an autonomous body attached to the Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canary Islandsreports that next week it can be donated in Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Lanzaroteboth in the mobile points and in the fixed points of the Canary Transfusion Network distributed throughout the islands.
The ICHH reiterates the call to donate blood since, at this time, the stocks of blood products are at low levels.
All blood groups are necessary, especially groups A and O positive, which are the most common in the Canarian population and, therefore, the most requested in healthcare.
Departures next weekend in Gran Canaria and Tenerife
In Gran Canaria you can donate tomorrow, Saturday, January 21, at CC Alcampo from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Also on Sunday 22 in the mobile unit that will be installed in the Mercadillo de la Vega de San Mateo from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
As for Tenerife, on Saturday an extraction point will be operational in the Plaza de la Catedral, on Obispo Rey Redondo street in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, from 9:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and from 4:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. hours. Donations can also be made at the San Isidro de Granadilla de Abona Health Center on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where to donate in Gran Canaria
This Monday the 23rd a campaign will begin in Agüimes, where a mobile unit will be installed on Joaquín Artiles avenue, next to the City Hall. The hours will be from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. On Monday the 23rd the collection will begin at 9:45 am and on Friday the 27th of January the departure will be anticipated at 8:15 pm.
Also next week will start a campaign in Gáldar. In this case, the temporary donation point will be set up on the first floor of the Gáldar Casino, on Drago street, with entrance through the main door. The hours will be from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. On Monday, January 23, the extraction will begin at 9:45 a.m.
In Santa Lucía de Tirajana, blood donation will visit the La Ciel Shopping Center, on Avenida de Canarias. Hours will be Monday through Friday from 4:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. On Monday the 23rd the collection will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the collection will close on Friday the 27th at 8:15 p.m.
Finally, the fixed donation point at the Alcampo Shopping Center will be operational on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Regarding the fixed blood collection points, the ICHH makes its headquarters available to the population at number 4, Alfonso XIII street, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m.: 3 to 9:15 p.m., except holidays (it has a ford for donors).
The fixed point of Santa Lucía de Tirajana, located in the annex of the Neighborhood Health Center, in calle Guatiza, s/n, will remain open to the public from Monday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (except holidays).
You can also go to other fixed points of the Canary Transfusion Network (without an appointment) such as the Maternal-Infant University Hospital of the Canary Islands from Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; the Dr. Negrín University Hospital of Gran Canaria from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and the Insular University Hospital of Gran Canaria, where you can donate Monday through Friday from 10 :00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., except holidays (it has a ford for donors in both cases).
Finally, at Hospiten Roca San Agustín you can donate from Monday to Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (except holidays). A prior telephone appointment is required by calling 928 301 012 (option 8).
Where to donate in Tenerife
On Monday, January 23, a blood donation campaign will begin in Güímar, setting up the extraction point in the central avenue of Santa Cruz (next to the toy store). The campaign will take place from January 23 to 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. The ICHH will also be operational on January 26 at the local market from 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
On the other hand, throughout the next week you will be able to go to the new fixed point located in the Multicentro Comercial El Trompo de La Orotava (sector 10, Las Arenas, exit 36 of the TF-5, next to China Town). The hours will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The donation campaign in San Miguel de Abona will also continue until next Monday, January 23. The mobile blood donation unit will continue to be located until that day on the main road, in front of the Manhattan cafeteria, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Finally, you can donate in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, on Obispo Rey Redondo street, in Plaza de Los Remedios. On January 26 and 27, the hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. On the 28th the hours will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
As for the fixed points, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife you can donate at the ICHH headquarters at 14 Méndez Núñez street, corner of Pí Margall, from Monday to Wednesday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. 3 to 9:15 p.m. (it has a ford for donors).
Extractions will also be carried out at the San Isidro Health Center, in Granadilla de Abona, at 2 Arguayoda street. The hours will be from Monday to Wednesday from 1:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. :00 hours. This point has a parking space reserved for donors and telephone service is made through the number 677980518, except holidays.
With regard to the fixed points of the Canary Transfusion Network, at the Hospital Universitario de Canarias you can donate (without an appointment) from Sunday to Friday and holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and at the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., except holidays.
In addition, you can also donate at the Hospiten Bellevue on Calle Alemania 6, Puerto de la Cruz, by appointment 922 385 235 (option 1), Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (except holidays). . By phone appointment 922 645 511-extension 463, you can donate from Monday to Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., except holidays.
Where to donate in Fuerteventura
In Puerto del Rosario it will be possible to donate next week on Virgen del Rosario street, perpendicular to Avenida Primero de Mayo. The hours Monday and Tuesday will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the exception of Monday the 23rd, when the extraction will begin at 4:15 p.m. On Wednesday and Thursday the hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
You can also donate at the General Hospital of Fuerteventura, where the fixed blood donation point of the Canary Islands Transfusion Network is located on the island. This point will also be operational from Tuesday to Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To donate, it is convenient to make an appointment at 928 546 684. Except holidays.
Where to donate in Lanzarote
Next week it will be possible to donate blood at the El Rubicón Shopping Center, located in Yaiza, at local 12B (next to Hiperdino). The campaign will begin on Monday, January 23 and will run until February 3. The hours from Monday to Thursday will be from 4:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. and on Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The fixed blood donation point of the Canary Islands Transfusion Network will also be operational at the Doctor José Molina Orosa University Hospital. Hours will be Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To donate it is necessary to request an appointment at number 928 59 55 72 option 3. Except holidays.
Where to donate on La Palma
The General University Hospital of La Palma, on Calle Buenavista de Arriba s/n, in Breña Alta, has a fixed extraction point where you can donate by appointment from Monday to Sunday and holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. :00 hours. To request an appointment by phone 922 185 312/922 185 320.
Where to donate on La Gomera
The Hospital Insular Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe has an extraction point where you can donate blood from Monday to Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (except holidays ). It is necessary to make an appointment by calling 922 140 200 or 922 140 213.
Where to donate on El Hierro
The Hospital Insular Nuestra Señora de los Reyes has a fixed extraction point where you can donate on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (except holidays), by appointment by calling 690 886 059 or 922 553 500 .
Requirements to donate
To donate blood you can go directly or you can request an appointment by calling 012 or 922 470 012 / 928 301 012 (option 8), from Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or by filling in the form published on the cover of the web effectodonacion.com.
Before going to donate, it is advisable to review the information published on this same web page in the Information and Protocol tab, to familiarize yourself with the established security measures and the self-assessment test.
The ICHH also recalls that people vaccinated against covid-19, both with one and two doses and the booster dose, can donate blood 48 hours after inoculation.
