New effects of pandemic leading to significant drop in nation’s blood supply, and
The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise.
Donors of all blood types, especially type O and those giving platelets, are urged to make an appointment to give as soon as possible to prevent further impact to
patients. Right now, hospitals are responding to an atypically high number of traumas and emergency room visits, as well as overdoses and resulting transplants.
Schedule an appointment to give blood now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
American Legion Hall, 425 South Main Street Ferdinand, IN 47532
6/21/2021: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
American Red Cross Southwestern Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road Evansville, IN47714 6/30/2021: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Calvary Temple Church, 5050 N First Avenue Evansville, IN 47710
6/28/2021: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 5528 Hogue Road Evansville, IN 47712
6/29/2021: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 5501 Washington Avenue Evansville, IN 47715
6/22/2021: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road Evansville, IN 47714
6/18/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.
6/19/2021: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
6/21/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
6/22/2021: 12:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
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