Posted on September 9, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Indiana’s lieutenant governor is calling on Hoosiers to donate blood, to help communities impacted by hurricanes. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch says Hurricane Irma is expected to have a widespread impact like Hurricane Harvey, and blood supplies are already low.
She adds that the Indiana Blood Center has already provided 600 units of blood to patients in Texas, and state employees in Indianapolis are planning another blood drive next week at the Indiana Government Center.
Locally, you can donate blood at one of several events hosted by the American Red Cross. Blood drives will take place Thursday, September 14 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Knox and Wednesday, September 27 at West Central High School.
For more information or to find a blood drive near you, visit RedCrossBlood.org.
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Saturday, September 9, 2017
Friday, July 7, 2017
Blood Donations Desperately Needed
Posted on July 7, 2017
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Blood supplies are at critical levels at the local hospitals and the American Red Cross is asking for your help to replenish the inventory.
Red Cross officials say that only three percent of the U.S. population gives blood, which means repeat donors are picking up the slack to help maintain the blood supply. New blood donors are needed at this time of the year when school is out during the summer break. Many blood drives occur during the school year and it is difficult to plan donation drives during the summer vacation.
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Wednesday, July 12 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET at the Culver Community Junior/Senior High School. Another opportunity to give blood is Friday, July 28 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. CT at the VFW Post #748 in Knox. To schedule your appointment, use the free Red Cross blood donor app, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Blood supplies are at critical levels at the local hospitals and the American Red Cross is asking for your help to replenish the inventory.
Red Cross officials say that only three percent of the U.S. population gives blood, which means repeat donors are picking up the slack to help maintain the blood supply. New blood donors are needed at this time of the year when school is out during the summer break. Many blood drives occur during the school year and it is difficult to plan donation drives during the summer vacation.
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Wednesday, July 12 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET at the Culver Community Junior/Senior High School. Another opportunity to give blood is Friday, July 28 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. CT at the VFW Post #748 in Knox. To schedule your appointment, use the free Red Cross blood donor app, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
American Red Cross Makes Appeal for Blood Donations
Posted on February 6, 2017
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The American Red Cross is in desperate need of blood donors to bolster supplies. Officials say all types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
Prospective donors must be at least 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health. Visit redcrossblood.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App to make an appointment or get more information.
Blood donors can also save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
A partial list of upcoming blood drives is below:
Feb. 16, 2017 – North Judson United Methodist Church, 210 West Central Ave., 1– 6 p.m. CST.
Feb. 21, 2017 – Oregon-Davis High School, 5990 North 750 East, Hamlet, 8 a.m.- noon CST.
Feb. 22, 2017 – IU Health LaPorte Hospital, 1007 W. Lincolnway, LaPorte, noon-5 p.m. CST.
Feb. 24, 2017 – Knox Community High School, 1 Redskin Trail, 8:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Feb. 28, 2017 – St. Joseph Parish Hall, 1310 Main St., Rochester, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. EST.
March 1, 2017 – Lincoln Township Community Building, 3098 S. 800 E., Walkerton (Fish Lake), 1-5 p.m. EST.
March 1, 2017 – Winamac Knights of Columbus, 340 E. 50 N. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EST.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The American Red Cross is in desperate need of blood donors to bolster supplies. Officials say all types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
Prospective donors must be at least 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health. Visit redcrossblood.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App to make an appointment or get more information.
Blood donors can also save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
A partial list of upcoming blood drives is below:
Feb. 16, 2017 – North Judson United Methodist Church, 210 West Central Ave., 1– 6 p.m. CST.
Feb. 21, 2017 – Oregon-Davis High School, 5990 North 750 East, Hamlet, 8 a.m.- noon CST.
Feb. 22, 2017 – IU Health LaPorte Hospital, 1007 W. Lincolnway, LaPorte, noon-5 p.m. CST.
Feb. 24, 2017 – Knox Community High School, 1 Redskin Trail, 8:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Feb. 28, 2017 – St. Joseph Parish Hall, 1310 Main St., Rochester, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. EST.
March 1, 2017 – Lincoln Township Community Building, 3098 S. 800 E., Walkerton (Fish Lake), 1-5 p.m. EST.
March 1, 2017 – Winamac Knights of Columbus, 340 E. 50 N. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EST.
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