Sioux Falls, S.D. (KELO.com) — A surge in elective surgeries, treatment of medical issues and traumas has generated an increase demand for blood in the local community. Community Blood Bank is asking blood donors with type “O” blood to come forward and donate in the next week ahead to support community hospital patients.
“The need for blood donations during the COVID-19 pandemic has been critical several times in the last few months, states Rita Nelson, Donor Consultant, Community Blood Bank. “With more elective surgeries, the treatment of traumas and community growth, we have experienced an 22% increase in demands for blood. This places our blood usage at a 3-year-high, as we continue to see less donations through the pandemic. We count on our community and their amazing generosity to answer our plea, knowing we will be heard.”
Donors may give blood by scheduling an appointment at one of our blood donation sites:
Monday, October 5: GreatLife (41st Street & Sertoma Ave.), Sioux Falls, SD: from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CLICK THE LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/GreatLifeSertomaAveBloodDrive
Tuesday, October 6: First Presbyterian Church (212 E. e. Merrill St.), Castlewood, SD: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. To schedule your appointment call 605-793-2285.
Wednesday, October 7: Central Lyon High School (1010 S Greene St.), Rock Rapids, IA: 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CLICK THE LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT OR CALL 605-331-3222. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/CentralLyonCommunityBloodDrive
Avera McKennan Donor Room (Avera McKennan Plaza 2, 1301 S. Cliff Ave., 3rd floor, donor parking by valet area) Sioux Falls, SD: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PLEASE CALL 605-322-7111 OR CLICK ON THE LINK TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT: http://cbblifeblood.org/donate/donation-locations/
Sanford USD Medical Center Donor Room (1305 W. 18th St. / Main Hospital Locken Lobby, Donors are to use valet parking), Sioux Falls, SD: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PLEASE CALL 605-333-6444 OR CLICK ON THE LINK TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT: http://cbblifeblood.org/donate/donation-locations/
