The American Red Cross has reissued an urgent call for blood and platelet donors of all blood types to give now, and help address a now-critical winter blood donation shortage.
Severe winter weather has more than doubled the number of canceled Red Cross blood drives since early last month, causing over 16,500 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected.
Right now, blood and platelet donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in. More donations are critically needed in the coming days so that patients can continue to receive the lifesaving treatments they need.
Upcoming February blood drives in Ross County:
Lions Club Chillicothe - Scioto Valley Chapter House
Monday February 5th
1pm-6pm
To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: LionsChillicothe
Frankfort Community - Masonic Lodge #309
Saturday February 10th
9am-2pm
To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: FrankfortCommunity
Christian Life Tabernacle
Monday February 19th
1pm-6pm
To schedule an appointment call Dian Smith at (740)773-6044 or visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: CLTabernacle
Adena Regional Medical Center
Wednesday February 21st
9am-3pm
To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: AdenaRegionalMC