Health events
Most support groups, clinics and health classes are canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic. As of Monday morning, the following drives in the next two weeks were on the Red Cross website.
Bloodmobile
The American Red Cross conducts blood drives in the west central area. To give blood you must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health.
Sixteen-year-olds may donate if they have a signed Red Cross parental/guardian consent form. You can give blood every 56 days. Double red cells can be donated every 112 days. While all blood types are needed, type O and type B-negative donors are especially encouraged to give.
Appointments can be made at 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at www.redcrossblood.org unless otherwise noted. All donors need acceptable identification. The preferred form is a government-issued picture identification, such as a driver’s license, or a Red Cross blood donor card. Otherwise you will need to provide two other forms of identification, such as a work identification, Social Security card, personal check or credit card. Personalized mail such as a utility bill will not be accepted.
Blood drives scheduled for the West Central Tribune area are:
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May 4, Grove City: 1 to 7 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church
May 4, Glenwood: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Minnewaska Area High School
May 5, Lake Lillian: 2 to 7 p.m., United Lutheran Church
May 6, Dawson: 1 to 7 p.m., Community Center
May 7-8, Benson: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 7; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 8, Benson Armory
May 7-8, Litchfield: 1 to 7 p.m. May 7; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 8, Cornerstone Church
