Blood Bank Continues to Struggle
The Community Blood Bank continues to struggle to provide enough blood for local patients. The blood supply has been at these low levels for about two weeks. Several major blood drives (100+ donors expected) were cancelled recently due to inclement weather and other drives have had lighter than normal turnout. Much of the nation is facing the same problem.
The Community Blood Bank of NW PA is taking donors Thursday from 3:30-7:30 & Saturday 9-1PM at 24 Davis Street, Union Square in Bradford at the BRMC Lab.
Donors can also find a blood drive, by county at www.OurDonorsSaveLives.org.
First the snow forced the cancellation of several blood drives, then the flu has diminished the ranks of donors, and recently the cold weather has affected turnout.
"I haven't seen a winter affect us like this in a long time," said Dan Desrochers, Director of Marketing at the Community Blood Bank. "Please help someone in need by making time to give blood."
All donors are strongly encouraged to donate. The Community Blood Bank is located at 24 Davis Street in Union Square across from the Sports Café in the BRMC Laboratory. Hours are on Thursday are 3:30pm to 7:30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. No appointment is necessary. All donors are strongly encouraged to donate. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds and be in generally good health. Photo ID is required.
The Community Blood Bank of NW PA is taking donors Thursday from 3:30-7:30 & Saturday 9-1PM at 24 Davis Street, Union Square in Bradford at the BRMC Lab.
Donors can also find a blood drive, by county at www.OurDonorsSaveLives.org.
First the snow forced the cancellation of several blood drives, then the flu has diminished the ranks of donors, and recently the cold weather has affected turnout.
"I haven't seen a winter affect us like this in a long time," said Dan Desrochers, Director of Marketing at the Community Blood Bank. "Please help someone in need by making time to give blood."
All donors are strongly encouraged to donate. The Community Blood Bank is located at 24 Davis Street in Union Square across from the Sports Café in the BRMC Laboratory. Hours are on Thursday are 3:30pm to 7:30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. No appointment is necessary. All donors are strongly encouraged to donate. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds and be in generally good health. Photo ID is required.
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