{"id":1901,"date":"2020-04-05T12:28:15","date_gmt":"2020-04-05T12:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/location\/uchealth-garth-englund-blood-donation-center-loveland\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T22:04:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T22:04:51","slug":"uchealth-garth-englund-blood-donation-center-loveland","status":"publish","type":"uch_location","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-garth-englund-blood-donation-center-loveland\/","title":{"rendered":"UCHealth Garth Englund Blood Center &#8211; Loveland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<uchealth-block-location-header\n  id=\"locations-map-block_274f8894ce447c204daef8083f548633\"\n  class=\"uchealth-block-location-header\"\n  role=\"banner\"\n  aria-labelledby=\"location-name\"\n      >\n\n      <div class=\"location-header-featured-image\">\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" 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Avenue<br>\n          \n          \n          Loveland, CO 80538        <\/p>\n      \n                      <div class=\"wp-block-buttons location-directions is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-simple-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button gtm_location_map\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&#038;query=UCHealth%20Garth%20Englund%20Blood%20Center%20-%20Loveland%2C%202500%20Rocky%20Mountain%20Avenue%2C%20%2C%20Loveland%2C%20CO%2C%2080538\" target=\"_blank\">Directions<\/a><\/div><\/div>      \n                      <p class=\"location-phone-1\">\n          Phone: <span class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><span class=\"wp-block-button is-style-simple-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button gtm_phone_number\" href=\"tel:19706241510\">970.624.1510<\/a><\/span><\/span>        <\/p>\n\n              \n              <p class=\"location-fax\">\n      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<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n<\/uchealth-block-location-header>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blood-donation.uchealth.org\/donor\/auth\/signin\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#a6093d;border-color:#850831;border-radius:45px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 22px;font-size:17px;line-height:34px;border-color:#c15378;border-radius:45px;text-shadow:none\"> Schedule a blood donation<\/span><\/a> or call us at <a href=\"tel:970.624.1510\">970.624.1510<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>**Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome.**<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be a hero to your neighborhood! Give blood. Save&nbsp;lives.<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-image-carousel  su-image-carousel-has-spacing su-image-carousel-has-outline su-image-carousel-slides-style-photo su-image-carousel-controls-style-dark su-image-carousel-align-right\" style=\"max-width:400px\" data-flickity-options='{\"groupCells\":true,\"cellSelector\":\".su-image-carousel-item\",\"adaptiveHeight\":true,\"cellAlign\":\"left\",\"prevNextButtons\":true,\"pageDots\":true,\"autoPlay\":6000,\"imagesLoaded\":true,\"contain\":false,\"selectedAttraction\":0.025,\"friction\":0.28}' id=\"su_image_carousel_6ac1cf447d56c\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/05\/29192730\/UCHealth-Garth-Englund-Blood-Center-05-500x500-1.webp\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/05\/29192723\/UCHealth-Garth-Englund-Blood-Center-01-500x500-1.webp\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/05\/29192725\/UCHealth-Garth-Englund-Blood-Center-02-500x500-1.webp\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/05\/29192727\/UCHealth-Garth-Englund-Blood-Center-03-500x500-1.webp\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/05\/29192728\/UCHealth-Garth-Englund-Blood-Center-04-500x500-1.webp\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/05\/29192731\/UCHealth-Garth-Englund-Blood-Center-06-500x500-1.webp\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/05\/29192733\/UCHealth-Garth-Englund-Blood-Center-07-500x500-1.webp\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"su_image_carousel_6ac1cf447d56c_script\">if(window.SUImageCarousel){setTimeout(function() {window.SUImageCarousel.initGallery(document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_6ac1cf447d56c\"))}, 0);}var su_image_carousel_6ac1cf447d56c_script=document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_6ac1cf447d56c_script\");if(su_image_carousel_6ac1cf447d56c_script){su_image_carousel_6ac1cf447d56c_script.parentNode.removeChild(su_image_carousel_6ac1cf447d56c_script);}<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know one blood donation could save up to three lives?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your blood supports patients at multiple hospitals in Colorado: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-poudre-valley-hospital\/\">Poudre Valley Hospital<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-medical-center-of-the-rockies\/\">Medical Center of the Rockies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-greeley-hospital\/\">Greeley Hospital<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-longs-peak-hospital\/\">Longs Peak Hospital<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-at-university-of-colorado-anschutz-medical-campus\/\">Anschutz Medical Campus<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-yampa-valley-medical-center\/\">Yampa Valley Medical Center<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-pikes-peak-regional-hospital\/\">Pikes Peak Regional Hospital<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-grandview-hospital\/\">Grandview Hospital<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-broomfield-hospital\/\">Broomfield Hospital<\/a> and UCHealth Estes Park locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you blood type A? B? Maybe AB or O? It doesn&#8217;t matter what blood type you are (or if you even know your blood type).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>All types of blood are valuable, and all can help save lives.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"blood-donor-eligibility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blood donor eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To donate blood, you must be at least 18 years old (or 17 with a parent\u2019s permission) and show photo identification. New blood donors must weigh at least 120 pounds and be in good health. Prior donors must weigh at least 110 pounds with no complications during previous donations, and feel well and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people are eligible to donate blood and recent FDA changes to eligibility guidance, including the individual donor assessment and European travel, may mean those once deferred can give. We encourage you to review both the individual donor assessment and donor eligibility sections below to help determine if you\u2019re eligible to help save&nbsp;lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were instructed by your doctor to donate for your health, please contact the donor center at the number above so we can assist with your therapeutic phlebotomy needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler\n  id=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2d604d0.18958044-6ac1cf4473daa\"\n  class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler gtm_accordion type-accordion style-legacy\"\n  data-block-type=\"accordion\"\n  data-no-margin-top=\"false\"\n  data-no-margin-bottom=\"false\"\n  style=\"--animation-duration: 0.25s\"\n  data-animation-duration=\"0.25\"\n    >\n\n  \n  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc2d60547.15728167-6ac1cf44737d7\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2d604d0.18958044-6ac1cf4473643\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Individual Donor Assessment  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We moved towards a more inclusive blood donation process on October 30, 2023. In alliance with the new FDA guidance, we implemented the new individual donor assessment questionnaire which eliminated previous FDA criteria that may have caused people to be ineligible for blood donation. Under the new individual donor assessment criteria, the donor history is gender-neutral and all donors answer the same questions regardless of gender. Each donor is assessed on their individual risk factors. We are excited to welcome a more inclusive donor base when you are ready!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about the scientific data behind this change you can go to:<br>\n<a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aabb.org\/docs\/default-source\/default-document-library\/resources\/aabb-how-individual-donor-assessment-was-informed-by-research.pdf?sfvrsn=5de52748_4#:~:text=Much%20of%20the%20research%20that,donor%20deferral%20policy%20for%20MSM.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Individual Donor Assessment Was Informed by Research (aabb.org)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about FAQ\u2019s and the specific eligibility changes go to:<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aabb.org\/docs\/default-source\/default-document-library\/resources\/aabb-individual-donor-assessment-faqs.pdf?sfvrsn=424c6edc_6\">FAQs on Individual Donor Assessment Screening (aabb.org)<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc2d60fa8.31939824-6ac1cf4473cb7\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2d604d0.18958044-6ac1cf4473643\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Donor eligibility  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To ensure safety for recipients of donated blood and blood products, individuals may NOT donate for certain reasons or conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The restrictions for military service members stationed in Europe AND for donors who have spent 5 years or more HAS BEEN LIFTED. You may now donate if you lived or served in the military in Europe.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous deferrals based on time spent in Europe from 1980-2001 HAVE BEEN LIFTED. You may now donate if you lived or visited Europe during these years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can be exposed to malaria through travel to certain countries, so your travel will be evaluated when you come in to donate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain medications. In almost all cases, medications will <strong>not<\/strong> disqualify you as a blood donor. Your eligibility will be based upon the reason that the medication was prescribed. As long as the condition is under control and you are healthy, blood donation is usually permitted. When you come in to donate, you will be asked to review a list of medications that are known to harm recipients. Please tell us if you have taken any of these medications after reviewing the list.\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have specific medication questions, please contact us. We\u2019re happy to discuss your donor eligibility.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have had recent surgery, it is not necessarily the surgery, but the underlying condition requiring surgery to be performed that requires evaluation before you donate. Again we need you to be well and healthy for donation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have a cardiac arrhythmia that requires treatment, including oral medications, implants or pacemakers, you will not be allowed to donate in order to ensure your health and safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pregnant women need to wait 6 weeks after giving birth to protect your own health. Breast feeding is not a deferral.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait 3 months after a tattoo\/permanent makeup if it was applied in a state that does not regulate tattoo facilities. Currently, the only states that DO NOT regulate tattoo facilities are: District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wyoming. A tattoo or cosmetic tattoo is acceptable if applied by a state-regulated entity using sterile needles and ink that is not reused.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Piercings are acceptable as long as the instruments used were single-use equipment and disposable (which means both the gun and the earring cassette were disposable). Wait 3 months if reusable equipment was used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should not donate if you have AIDS\/HIV, have had a positive test for the AIDS\/HIV virus, have or have taken antiretroviral medications. Never donate blood just to get free testing!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have ever been diagnosed with hepatitis B or hepatitis C, you may not donate blood or blood products. If you live with or have had close contact with someone with hepatitis, wait 12 months until after the last contact before you donate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you received a COVID-19 vaccination and it was the mRNA version (Pfizer or Moderna), then there is no waiting period to donate after vaccination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are unsure of what type of COVID-19 vaccine you received or know it was NOT the mRNA version, there will be a 14-day deferral to donate. We are happy to welcome you again on day 15 post-vaccination.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"types-of-blood-donations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of blood donations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler\n  id=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2d624a6.72482835-6ac1cf44747ef\"\n  class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler gtm_accordion type-accordion style-legacy\"\n  data-block-type=\"accordion\"\n  data-no-margin-top=\"false\"\n  data-no-margin-bottom=\"false\"\n  style=\"--animation-duration: 0.25s\"\n  data-animation-duration=\"0.25\"\n    >\n\n  \n  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc2d62503.79912976-6ac1cf44741a7\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2d624a6.72482835-6ac1cf4473fde\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Whole blood donation  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 id=\"who-it-helps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who it helps<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whole blood donations can help many people. Whole blood can be used in many ways to help save the lives of trauma patients, those having a surgery, or those who need an emergency transfusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Donation time: 30 to 45 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Donation frequency: Every 56 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood types needed: All blood types<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc2d62e35.37115446-6ac1cf44746e9\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2d624a6.72482835-6ac1cf4473fde\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Platelet donation  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 id=\"what-is-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is it?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Platelet donations are a special donation done through a process called apheresis (ay-fur-ee-sis). Platelet donations are collected at our Garth Englund Blood Center \u2013 Fort Collins, Garth Englund Blood Center \u2013 Loveland (located inside Medical Center of the Rockies) and UCHealth Garth Englund Blood Center \u2013 Greeley locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use an automated process that lets a donor give blood, and then separates the whole blood into its 3 basic parts: platelets, red cells and plasma. Each of these components is a valuable part of many health treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/06202620\/UCHealth-Apheresis-Brochure-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about platelet and apheresis donations &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/06202620\/UCHealth-Apheresis-Brochure-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about platelet and apheresis donations \u2013 Spanish &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"learn-more-about-platelet-and-apheresis-donations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/06202620\/UCHealth-Apheresis-Brochure-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about platelet and apheresis donations &gt;<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Platelet donations are most often used to help those facing injuries and illnesses, cancer, and burn patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Donation time: 1.5 to 2 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Donation frequency: Every 14 days, up to 24 times within a year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood types needed: All blood types<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/blood-donation.uchealth.org\/donor\/auth\/signin\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#a6093d;border-color:#850831;border-radius:45px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 22px;font-size:17px;line-height:34px;border-color:#c15378;border-radius:45px;text-shadow:none\"> Schedule a blood donation<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">or call us at <a href=\"tel:970.624.1510\">970.624.1510<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"your-donation-at-garth-englund\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your donation at Garth Englund<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler\n  id=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2d63fa6.31990846-6ac1cf44750f2\"\n  class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler gtm_accordion type-accordion style-legacy\"\n  data-block-type=\"accordion\"\n  data-no-margin-top=\"false\"\n  data-no-margin-bottom=\"false\"\n  style=\"--animation-duration: 0.25s\"\n  data-animation-duration=\"0.25\"\n    >\n\n  \n  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc2d63ff5.55000333-6ac1cf4474c04\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2d63fa6.31990846-6ac1cf4474a80\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Preparing for a successful blood donation  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several things can be done before donating, and in between donating, to keep you feeling your best. Follow these simple suggestions, for the best results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rest.<\/strong> Be sure to get a good night\u2019s sleep prior to donating, and try to schedule before or several hours after exercising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hydrate.<\/strong> Start hydrating at least 24 hours prior to your donation appointment. Choose water, juice, or sports drinks to help make your veins easier to locate, and to replenish fluid volume lost during your donation. Avoid drinking alcohol or caffeine (coffee, soda, energy drinks) for 24 hours before your donation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eat well.<\/strong> Eat a well-balanced meal within four hours leading up to your donation appointment. Avoid fatty foods as they may affect the blood you donate. Increase your diet in iron-\u00adrich foods between donations to maintain your proper iron levels.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc2d64ad2.72715421-6ac1cf4474e11\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2d63fa6.31990846-6ac1cf4474a80\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    When you&#8217;re at Garth Englund  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you enter the Garth Englund donation site, staff members will guide you through the process and answer your questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The donation process takes 30 to 45 minutes. This includes the time needed to fill out health history and consent forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rest of the process includes having your vitals taken, and undergoing a finger-stick check to test your hemoglobin levels which tells us the volume of red blood cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The actual drawing of blood \u2013 a pint \u2013 takes five to 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc2d652e6.52448699-6ac1cf4475027\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2d63fa6.31990846-6ac1cf4474a80\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    After your donation  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After donation, donors are encouraged to rest 10 minutes before leaving and grab a snack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop by the front desk to schedule your next appointment or simply log into your HemaConnect donor portal to self-schedule. You are able to donate once every 56 days (or eight weeks).<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"host-a-mobile-blood-drive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Host a mobile blood drive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over 80% of UCHealth blood products are the direct result of community-hosted blood drives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the many organizations who have hosted a mobile blood drive are Hewlett Packard, Intel, and Colorado State University. Their willingness to host a blood drive contributed significantly to the patient care successes of our hospitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For more information about hosting a mobile blood drive,<\/strong> please email <a href=\"mailto:donateblood@uchealth.org\">donateblood@uchealth.org<\/a> or contact us via phone at <a href=\"tel:970.495.8965\">970.495.8965<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:970.495.8962\">970.495.8962<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07083453\/UCHealth-Garth-Englund-Application-for-Community-Hosted-Events-eForm-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mobile Blood Drive Interest Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"do-you-know-your-blood-type\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you know your blood type?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know that nearly 66% percent of Americans report not knowing their blood type?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite you to join us for a blood donation. Help save lives and find out your blood type at UCHealth Garth Englund Blood Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>All blood types are valuable, and your donation helps to save lives within your community!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #d1dde0;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\"><strong>\u00a0Blood type <\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\"><strong>\u00a0% of population<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\"><strong>\u00a0Component needed<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a0O negative<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a07%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a0Red blood cells<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a0O positive<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a037%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a0Red blood cells and platelets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a0A negative<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a06%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a0Red blood cells and platelets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a0A positive<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a036%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a0Red blood cells and platelets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a0B negative<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a02%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a0Platelets and plasma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a0B positive<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a08%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a0Platelets and plasma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a0AB negative<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a01%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a0Platelets and plasma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a0AB positive<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a03%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\">\u00a0Platelets and plasma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"therapeutic-phlebotomy-program\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Therapeutic Phlebotomy Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many patients undergoing Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TT) and those diagnosed with<br>\nHereditary Hemochromatosis (HH) or other blood conditions may need a procedure called<br>\ntherapeutic phlebotomy. These conditions can result in the production of too many red blood cells,<br>\nand then therapeutic phlebotomy may be prescribed as a treatment. We care about your medical<br>\nneeds and partner with many physicians to offer this service at all three of our fixed site<br>\nlocations.<br>\nWe provide therapeutic phlebotomy services by appointment only Monday through Friday. If your<br>\ndoctor has recommended you donate blood to improve your health, please reach out to us to<br>\ndiscuss your options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler\n  id=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2d65bf4.75852615-6ac1cf44760b8\"\n  class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler gtm_accordion type-accordion style-legacy\"\n  data-block-type=\"accordion\"\n  data-no-margin-top=\"false\"\n  data-no-margin-bottom=\"false\"\n  style=\"--animation-duration: 0.25s\"\n  data-animation-duration=\"0.25\"\n    >\n\n  \n  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc2d65c45.23303489-6ac1cf4475940\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2d65bf4.75852615-6ac1cf4475893\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Is the process the same as donating blood voluntarily?  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The steps in your appointment will mimic that of our volunteer donors. The exception will<br>\nbe that we will need to verify your physician orders are in place and current. You will then be<br>\nregistered for your appointment and complete our donor questionnaire. You will complete a mini<br>\nphysical exam including hemoglobin level check, blood pressure\/pulse and temperature<br>\nreading. Upon completion of those steps you will move to the donor floor to complete your<br>\nphlebotomy. Please plan on staying approximately 40-45 minutes with us.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc2d661d0.83358008-6ac1cf4475b43\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2d65bf4.75852615-6ac1cf4475893\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    How often can I give?  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your physician will determine the frequency of draws. This will allow you and your<br>\nhealthcare team to individualize your unique healthcare needs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc2d665d1.99048536-6ac1cf4475c75\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2d65bf4.75852615-6ac1cf4475893\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Do my physician\u2019s orders expire?  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes! Orders for therapeutic phlebotomies expire one year from the date your physician<br>\nhas signed them. The amount of visits you are eligible for and frequency between visits will vary<br>\nbased off your provider\u2019s instructions. Renewal of orders is an easy process and our staff can<br>\ncomplete the request on your behalf once that time comes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc2d66a45.32694959-6ac1cf4475da2\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2d65bf4.75852615-6ac1cf4475893\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Will my blood be safe for transfusion to help others in need?  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This depends on your diagnosis code and donor eligibility screening. It is common for us<br>\nto be able to use the blood we collect from a therapeutic phlebotomy and use it for a patient in<br>\nneed. There are various factors that go into determining this.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc2d66e33.78400764-6ac1cf4475ecb\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2d65bf4.75852615-6ac1cf4475893\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Am I going to be billed ?  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like all other medical procedures there could be a bill for these services. This is often<br>\ndependent on the diagnosis code along with several other factors.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc2d671c9.09760373-6ac1cf4475fee\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2d65bf4.75852615-6ac1cf4475893\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Can I schedule my appointments online?  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While we recognize the convenience of scheduling on-line, we are unable to allow<br>\ntherapeutic patients to schedule in this manner. We must ensure current physicians orders are<br>\nin place and we need adequate time to complete this. Our staff is ready to help you schedule<br>\nover a quick phone call or you can schedule your next visit in person after each appointment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To start the therapeutic phlebotomy process or to inquire more about this program contact:<br>\n<a href=\"mailto:therapeuticphlebotomy@uchealth.org\">therapeuticphlebotomy@uchealth.org<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:9704958973\">970.495.8973<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"in-the-news\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the news<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"from-uchealth-today\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">From UCHealth Today<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/newsroom\/first-responders-start-delivering-life-saving-whole-blood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First responders start delivering life-saving whole blood<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reporterherald.com\/2025\/12\/23\/thompson-valley-ems-uc-health-whole-blood-program-one-year-save-lives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prehospital blood transfusions have improved patient outcomes over the last year in Northern Colorado<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/why-donate-blood-because-you-might-need-it\/\">Because you might need it, he\u2019s been donating blood for more than 50 years<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/how-to-save-a-life-3-ways-to-prepare\/\">How to save a life: 3 ways to prepare<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/strangers-saved-his-life-blood-drive-gives-back\/\">Strangers saved his life. A blood drive gives back.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/blood-donations-25-year-old-phlebotomist-goes-from-taking-blood-to-needing-it\/\">25-year old phlebotomist goes from taking blood to needing it<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/blood-drive-honors-windsor-father-with-rare-medical-condition-triggered-by-covid-19\/\">Blood drive will honor Windsor father with rare medical condition triggered by COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/become-a-blood-donor-fort-collins-blood-drive-in-honor-of-young-girl\/\">Become a blood donor: Fort Collins blood drive in honor of young girl with a \u2018fiery\u2019 spirit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/can-you-donate-blood-after-gettting-a-tattoo\/\">Can you donate blood after getting a tattoo?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2356,"featured_media":8020,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-1901","uch_location","type-uch_location","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/uch_location\/1901","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/uch_location"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/uch_location"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2356"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1901"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}