Marsh blood drive set at UCHS
Wellmont Health Systems Marsh Regional Center will conduct a blood drive at Unicoi County High School on Thursday, April 11, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
As many as three lives may be saved each time a person donates blood and an individuals blood donation to Marsh Regional stays local to help people in this region. Marsh Regional supplies blood to 22 healthcare facilities in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, a press release issued by Wellmont stated.
Donors with an O-negative blood type are particularly welcome, as their blood can be used for any patient.
To donate blood, individuals must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. People with a cold, sore throat, fever, flu or fever blisters or who are taking antibiotics may not donate. Donors should eat a balanced meal before giving blood.
In addition to scheduled blood drives, donors are welcome at any of Marsh Regionals collection centers: 102 E. Ravine Road, Kingsport; 1996 W. State St., Bristol; and 1 Professional Park Blvd., Suite 14, Johnson City.
For more information about scheduling a blood drive at a local business, church, school or community organization, please call 224-5888 or visit www.marshblood.com.