Local donors help maintain blood reserves in the Ozarks
CBCO – National news outlets have recently reported on blood shortages in some areas around the nation
Even so, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) say they have been able to ensure that all partner hospital needs are met.
Donors to Community Blood Center of the Ozarks are the sole providers of blood, platelet, and plasma products to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities.
It takes 200 donations each day to meet area needs.CBCO maintains a blood drive and promotional schedule that helps to ensure that local blood needs are met. The organization also strongly urges area blood donors to give to the organization that supplies the region.
“Thanks to the hard work of the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and local donors, our hospitals haven’t felt any shortages,” said Brent Hubbard, president, and COO of Mercy Hospitals Springfield Communities.
When a certain type runs low, or demand picks up, CBCO is able to call on its donor base or host additional blood drives to ensure our patients have what they need.
CBCO continues to adapt to changing conditions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and winter weather concerns.
You can find a blood drive near you and make an appointment to give at https://www.cbco.org/donate-
Donations can also be made through the American Red Cross.