Suhl celebrates reopening: Open day in the blood pendant institute!

Am 29. Juni 2025 öffnete das ITMS in Suhl nach langer Pause seine Türen, um für die Blutspende zu werben und das neue Gebäude vorzustellen.
On June 29, 2025, the ITMS opened its doors in Suhl after a long break to promote the blood donation and present the new building. (Symbolbild/NAG)

Suhl celebrates reopening: Open day in the blood pendant institute!

On June 29, 2025, the time had come: The Institute for Transfusion Medicine in Suhl (ITMS) opened its gates again after almost six years. Visitors were able to find out about the important topic of donating blood and admire the new infrastructure of the institute. The last open day took place on August 25, 2019, but could not be repeated for a long time due to the corona pandemic, like Insuedthueringen.de reported.

As part of the event, tours were offered by the institute and the new extension, which has been functional since the end of May 2025. Visitors had the opportunity to learn more about the need for donations of blood and become active. "Donate Blood! Save!" Was the clear motto of the day to motivate the population to participate in blood donations, as well as Trefft.de

call call and actions

In the summer months, a decline in willingness to donate traditionally, due to vacation time and vacation. To counteract this, the Suhler blood donation service has launched interesting actions. Among other things, an online challenge for companies was introduced, the active recruitment of millennials and other generations through entertaining social media advertising is also intended to increase the number of donors.

A highlight of the day was the various offers for visitors. This included consumption vouchers for grill, drinks, cakes and ice cream as well as face painting for the little ones. Interested parties were able to register for tours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The introduction of a blood donation app for booking an appointment is also planned this year in order to facilitate the organization of the visit to Thursday friends.

meaning of the blood donation

The need for donations are undisputed: around 350 blood cannon trees are required every day in Thuringia, and up to three lives can be saved per unit. Blood products are vital for various medical emergencies. Statistically speaking, every second German citizen needs blood or blood products in the course of his life. For this reason, regular donations are essential, because blood cannon trees can be kept for up to seven weeks, while blood plasma is even used to produce medicines for life -threatening diseases. Important components such as fibrinogen and albumin play a central role in surgery and the treatment of burns.

The prerequisites for donations are clear: adults from 18 without relevant previous illnesses can participate. Women are allowed to donate whole blood four times a year, with at least eight weeks between the donations. For the donation, blood pressure, pulse and temperature are measured before each visit, combined with health issues. A valid ID card or passport is also required.

For more information and details on planned events and blood donation appointments, the institute's website is available: www.blutspendeuhl.de .

The initiative of the blood donation is not only important for the individual, but for the entire community. It is in our hand to save life and help, and the open day in Suhl has impressively showed how committed and alive the topic of donating blood is promoted here.

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