The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a regional blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at Southland Center in Lynwood. The drive is being held to raise awareness for sickle cell disease. Currently, there are about 100,000[Read More…]
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Red Cross cites blood shortage due to pandemic, urges donors to act
The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a notice on the organization’s website. Healthy individuals are needed now to donate to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. Individuals can schedule[Read More…]
Homewood Fire Department hosts blood drive Saturday
The Homewood Fire Department is hosting a blood drive Saturday, Feb. 2. Staff from Vitalant will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the fire station, 17950 Dixie Highway. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
Blood drive Oct. 28 in Homewood
Heartland Blood Centers is holding a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at First Presbyterian Church, 17929 Gottschalk in Homewood. Donors 17 years old and older who weigh at least 100 pounds and are in good health can donate. Donors taking medications may be deferred[Read More…]
Blood drive Saturday at help fill critical need
Be a blood donor on Saturday. Blood donations during summer months are low. LifeSource blood bank hopes to rebuild supply by holding a blood drive at the Homewood Fire Department, 17950 Dixie Highway, on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a blood drive. According to Eva Quinley, LifeSource[Read More…]
