Blood drives

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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; 8:30-10:30 a.m., Wyoming Valley Motors, 126 Narrows Road, Larksville; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Luzerne County Courthouse, North River Street, Wilkes-Barre.

Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Luzerne County Community College, Prospect and Middle Road, Nanticoke.

Thursday, 1-6 p.m., Lake Noxen Elementary School, West Point Avenue, Harveys Lake.

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.

Monday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Wilkes-Barre Blood Donation Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Ashley; 1-6 p.m., St. Barbara Parish, 1700 Wyoming Avenue, Exeter.

April 10, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Wilkes-Barre Blood Donation Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd.; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Misericordia University Insalaco Center 301 Lake St., Dallas; 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Wilkes University Henry Student Center, 84 W. South St., Wilkes-Barre.