Local blood drive planned today

By Melinda L. Lucas

An Albany blood drive is set for today, Sept. 22.

Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park the bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

The blood center depends on volunteer blood donors to supply 100 percent of the blood that is used for patient care at 17 area hospitals.

Blood center officials said that there is always a need for blood donors of all types. In particular, officials said those who have O+ and O- are needed.

The Kiwanis Club blood drives are scheduled roughly every eight weeks throughout the year.

The final collection date  for 2022 is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 17.

Local Kiwanians urge community members to donate blood to help ensure patients in the hospitals served have a supply of blood ready and waiting before an emergency occues.

Those who have eligibility questions can call 325-670-2880.