All blood types accepted at blood drive on Tuesday, August 26 in Hillsdale
Hillsdale Hospital will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross to improve the security of local and national blood banks.
WHO: All blood types from eligible donors will be accepted at the blood drive.
WHAT: Community blood drive to ensure the availability of blood for patients suffering from chronic diseases, traumatic injuries and other conditions requiring blood transfusions.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Hillsdale United Brethren Church, 1300 S. Hillsdale Rd.
To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org/give, then enter the 49242 zip code or sponsor code Hillshospital. Walk-in donors are also accepted.
“There are so many reasons to donate,” Valerie Hepker, clinical nurse manager of emergency services said at Hillsdale Hospital. “Patients with certain diseases need blood transfusions because their condition makes it more difficult for their bodies to generate blood. For others, they may be losing blood because of things like car accidents, traumatic injuries or even giving birth. Blood donors actively help those patients get the care they need.”
Blood is routinely transfused to patients with cancer and other diseases, premature babies, organ transplant recipients and trauma victims, according to the Red Cross. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. Type O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely transfused to anyone, and is often used to treat trauma patients.
