Family of Injured Mechanicsville Firefighter Requests Blood Donations

Prince George's County Fire Lieutenant "Dino" Mahaffey continues to be listed in "critical" condition in the Burn Unit at The Washington Hospital Center.   Over the weekend he was removed from the rotating bed and was in a seated position in a regular hospital bed.  His dialysis treatments were discontinued on Monday.   An Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist performed a procedure this morning to evaluate the healing process of Dino's lungs and airway.  The procedure went well and the family is awaiting the results.  During his recovery, it has become necessary to provide Dino blood transfusions.  The Mahaffey family requests that those with a desire to help may do so by donating blood.   
If you wish to donate blood in the name of Dino Mahaffey, contact the Blood Donor Center at Washington Hospital Center by calling 202-877-5250 for an appointment, or simply go to the blood donor center. 
 
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8 AM - 4 PM, Thursday 8 AM - 8 PM

Validated parking is available.

The blood donor center is located in the main lobby near the front entrance to Washington Hospital Center at 100 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC, 20010.

Blood Donor Information and Criteria:

Age: Must be at least 17-years-old. 

Eating: Do not fast prior to donating. Eat a regular meal and drink extra fluids before     
 donating.

Last Donation Date: Must be at least 56 days between donations.

Pre-donation screening: Includes a verbal medical history, and evaluation of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and hemoglobin (potion of blood that carries oxygen).

Safety: There is NO risk of getting AIDS or other diseases from giving blood. A sterile disposable needle-attached to a closed system of tubing and bags-is used for each donor.

Time: Please allow 45 minutes to complete the entire donation process. The needle is only in your arm for 5 to 10 minutes.

Photo Identification Required. (Employee ID or driver's license}.

For additional information contact:

Mark Brady, Chief Spokesperson, Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department
240-508-7930

LeRoy Tillman, Public Relations, Washington Hospital Center
202-877-7072