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Blood Drive Sept. 19 at TCMH
Texas County Memorial Hospital is hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, in the downstairs meeting room of the hospital.
In conjunction with the blood drive, TCMH is conducting a food drive for the Texas County Food Pantry. Blood donors are asked to bring a non-perishable food item when they donate blood.
TCMH receives 100 percent of its blood supply from Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, which will collect the blood donations. Blood collected by CBCO stays in the area to be utilized by Ozark communities, neighbors and families.
TCMH and 32 other hospitals in this area are served by the CBCO. Approximately 250 units of blood are needed each day. TCMH uses approximately 500 units of blood each year.
Eligible donors can be anyone 16 years old or older who weighs at least 110 pounds and has not given blood in the last 56 days. All donors must provide identification when registering to donate.
For more information about the blood drive contact Libby Waterson, education director at TCMH, 417-967-1340 or 866-967-3311, ext. 340. For questions regarding donor eligibility contact the CBCO at 800-280-5337.
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