Freeman hosts CBCO blood drive
Donors needed to boost diminishing blood supplies
What: Freeman Hospital West hosts blood drive
When: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, January 21
Where: Freeman Hospital West Conference Rooms 2W and 4W
Blood usage is up, and supplies are down due to cancelled blood drives during the pandemic.
On Friday, January 21, Freeman Health System welcomes Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) – the sole provider of blood and plasma products to Freeman, as well as more than 44 other hospitals in its 40-county service area. Many patients depend on blood transfusions, and Freeman Health System uses more than 500 pints of blood each month.
CBCO is still experiencing lower than normal donations while seeing higher than normal hospital blood usage. It is an ongoing effort because blood is perishable. CBCO must collect about 200 pints every day to meet the needs of our local hospital patients.
Giving blood is a safe, easy way to ensure our friends, family and neighbors will have the lifesaving blood they need. Donors 17 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds and have not given blood in the past eight weeks are encouraged to participate. Donors will receive a free hoodie while supplies last.
Please eat well and drink plenty of water before your appointment. Photo identification is required. CBCO follows current CDC guidelines regarding masks. If you don’t have a mask, one will be provided.
Appointments are strongly encouraged to manage donor flow. To schedule your appointment, call 417.227.5006 or you can go to cbco.org/donate-blood.