Blood Supply is Critical
The American Red Cross Southern Region needs approximately 1,200 people to donate blood each weekday to meet the needs of hospital patients. Most people who are age 17 or older and weigh at least 110 pounds are eligible to give blood every 56 days. There is no substitute for blood and the only source is from volunteer donors.
In the U.S., about four million people need blood each year.
That’s one person every two seconds, and the overwhelming majority of people who need it would die without it.
Appointments for blood donations can be made by calling 1-800-GIVE LIFE (448-3543) or by visiting www.givebloodredcross.org. You can also donate right here in Albany at the Red Cross Community Blood Center located at 1515 Dawson Road.
Upcoming Blood Drive Dates:
To help offset the critical need to replenish red blood cell inventories, Phoebe will host scheduled blood drives. The next blood drive schedule is as follows:
- Phoebe Blood Drive - Date to be determined, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
Main Campus Cafeteria Solarium. Visitors are welcome to donate!
Regular hours at the American Red Cross in Albany, located at 1515 Dawson Road,
are: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All members of the community and surrounding areas are invited to donate blood during any blood drive. Your donation is critical.
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