Freeman to host blood drive

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Freeman Hospital West will host a blood drive for the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday in its conference rooms at 1102 W. 32nd St.

The Springfield-based blood center provides blood and plasma products to area hospitals.

Donors will receive two free tickets to Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield and a zoo-themed T-shirt.

To avoid wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged by calling 417-227-5006 or visiting cbco.org/donate-blood.

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