October blood drives set in Monroe County

Several blood drives have been set for Monroe County in October.

The American Red Cross continues to experience a national shortage of blood and platelets. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets. The Red Cross offers three ways to make an appointment: Download the Red Cross Blood Donor app, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-RED CROSS.

“When blood and platelet supplies drop to critical levels, it makes hospitals and the patients they are treating vulnerable, especially if there is a major accident or emergency medical procedure that requires large quantities of blood during a disaster,” Dr. Baia Lasky, medical director for the Red Cross, said in a news release. “A single car accident victim can use as much as 100 units of blood. By making and keeping donation appointments, donors can help keep hospital shelves stocked with blood products and ensure patients have access to the timely care they deserve.”

As a thank you, those who come to give between Oct. 1-20 will receive a $15 Amazon.com gift card by email.

Upcoming blood drives

Carleton

Oct. 7 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Patrick Catholic Church, 2970 W. Labo Road

Oct. 20 – Noon to 5 p.m., Carleton Library, 1444 Kent St.

Ida

Oct. 5 – 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1920 Lewis Ave.

Milan

Oct. 20 – 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Milan American Legion Post 268, 44 Wabash St.

Monroe

Oct. 3 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 630 N Monroe St.

Oct. 17 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Warrick Student Center, Monroe County Community College, Building S, 1555 S. Raisinville Road

Oct. 18 – 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Redeemer Fellowship Church, 5305 Evergreen Drive

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Newport

Oct. 16 – Noon to 6 p.m., St. Charles Catholic Church, 8109 Swan Creek Road