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Blood drives

C.Garcia3 months ago

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LUZERNE COUNTY: The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross hosts community blood drives throughout the month. Donors who are 17 years of age or older, weigh at least 1 10 pounds and are in relatively good health or 16 years old and have a parental permission form completed, may give blood every 56 days. To learn more about how to donate blood or platelets or to schedule a blood donation, call 1-800-REDCROSS (733-2767). In addition to those listed below, blood drives are conducted at the American Red Cross Regional Blood Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Hanover Industrial Estates, Ashley, Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Sundays from 7:30 a.m.-noon. Appointments are suggested but walk-ins are accepted. Platelet appointments can be made by calling 823-7164, ext. 2235. For a complete donation schedule, visit: REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG or call 1-800-REDCROSS (733-2767). Area blood donation sites include:

Today, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Wilkes-Barre Blood Donation Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Ashley.

Thursday, 1-6 p.m., Nescopeck Volunteer Fire Company 1, 325 Warren St., Nescopeck.

Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Wilkes-Barre Blood Donation Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Ashley.

Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Wilkes-Barre Blood Donation Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Ashley.

Sunday, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Wilkes-Barre Blood Donation Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Ashley; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Slocum Township Fire Hall, Slocum Road, Wapwallopen.

Monday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Wilkes-Barre Blood Donation Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd.; noon-5:30 p.m., Wyoming Valley Chapter House Special Event, 256 N. Sherman St., Wilkes-Barre.

March 13, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Wilkes-Barre Blood Donation Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Ashley; 12:30-6 p.m., Meadows Nursing Center, 55 W. Center Hill Road, Dallas.

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