Blood supplies are reaching critically low levels yet again, and area hospitals are urging eligible Iowans to register for an upcoming blood drive in their area. According to LifeServe Blood Center, their stockpile of O+, O-, A+, B+, and B- blood has dwindled to a single-day supply, which has a concerning impact on local hospitals’ ability to treat patients. Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) Education Coordinator Julie Hodne says, “A donation could save your neighbor, a friend, a family member, or a stranger in your community.” A dozen drives are scheduled in the area through the end of November through LifeServe alone, including in Carroll, Manning, Lake City, Scranton, Bayard, Jefferson, and Audubon. Log on to www.LifeServeBloodCenter.org to make an appointment today.
