Blood drives planned for January in county
DES MOINES — During the month of January, the local blood supply often experiences shortages due to poor winter weather conditions and the cold and flu season. It is important for healthy, eligible blood donors to make life-saving donations during this time to help prevent a potential blood shortage.
As a special incentive for donating blood during January, everyone who registers to donate blood will earn double points to spend at the LifeServe Blood Center Online Store!
Upcoming blood drives include:
Newton Community Blood Drive, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the DMACC Newton Conference Center, 600 N 2nd Ave W.
Baxter Community Blood Drive, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Baxter Community City Hall, 203 South Main Street.
Lynnville and Sully Communities Blood Drive, Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Sully Community Center, 324 Sixth Ave.
Sign up to save a life today! Schedule a blood donation appointment online at www.lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903.
The Blood Center of Iowa joined operations with Siouxland Community Blood Bank in April, 2010 to become LifeServe Blood Center. As one of the 15th largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe Blood Center provides blood and blood products to more than 90 hospitals located across Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. LifeServe is committed to providing premier service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, quality blood supply for hospitals and patients. Eligible blood donors must be at least 16 years old, should weigh at least 120 pounds and should be in general good health.
For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call (800) 287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.
