MOA MEETING DATES

  • 9/20: FALL QUARTER
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[09/20] FALL QUARTER BEGINS

MEDICAL OUTREACH ASSOCIATION RESOURCES

MEETINGS EVERY OTHER FRIDAY AT 1PM

Sign-in and sign-outs for each club meeting is strongly recommended. Click here to read more bout our points system (and possible prizes)!

PERTINENT VOLUNTEERING & RESOURCES

BLOOD DRIVE

ABOUT EVERY 2 SECONDS, SOMEONE IN THE U.S. NEEDS BLOOD
In just 10 minutes, this many people already need blood:

COVID-19

COVID-19 CASES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY
*Updated 08/31/20; Source: The New York Times
WHY DONATE?
To donate blood is the most precious gift of all — the gift of life. Donations may save the lives of patients undergoing all sorts of situations: trauma, chronic illnesses, blood disorders, cancer, and so on!

​Stanford Blood Center (SBC) is now offering SARS-COV-2 antibody testing to any person who donates blood at their center until October 15.
WHY IT IS CRITICAL TO DONATE BLOOD NOW
Even with shelter in place in place, there are still many lives needs saving!

*Urgent: COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Shortage
​Critical Need! Fully recovered COVID-19 patients needed to help those currently sick.
HOW DO I DONATE?
Check out our local blood centers for the donation process and if you are eligible to donate blood by clicking on their names!

​Stanford Blood Center (SBC)
  • Speed up your next donation and skip the line by filling out SBC pre-Check. You now have the option to fill out your medical history form before you arrive for your appointment
    • *Note: Must be completed on the day of donation only
  • FAQ and measures SBC is ensure donor safety during the pandemic here.

San Jose American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
  • Take a look at American Red Cross's donation process here
WHAT IS COVID-19?
​"On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as “2019 novel coronavirus” or “2019-nCoV”.

There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans."​ 
​(Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
MOA'S RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, De Anza MOA has transitioned our meetings online. Refer above under "MOA Resources" to access our Zoom meeting links and meeting slides!
COVID-19 RESOURCES
COVID-19 VOLUNTEERING
Check out our Active Opportunities page for an overview of volunteering during the pandemic.