Local Blood Supply at Low Levels

June 30, 2008

The Southeastern Michigan Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross is facing alarmingly low blood levels and is struggling to meet the requests of local hospitals. In order to meet the needs of patients in 43 local hospitals, the Region should maintain a minimum three-day supply of all eight blood types.

Eligible donors are asked to call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit givelife.org to find a drive. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health and present a valid state-issued photo ID or Red Cross donor card upon donation.

The schedule for upcoming area blood drives in July is:

Wednesday, July 2.

• 10am - 4pm, University of Michigan Department of Public Relations,
  2901 Hubbard Street, Ann Arbor
   

Tuesday, July 8.

• 1pm - 7pm, Concordia University,
  4090 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor

Thursday, July 10.

• 7am -1pm, U-M Hospital,
  East Hospital Drive, Ann Arbor
   
• 1pm - 7pm, U-M Hospital,
  East Hospital Drive, Ann Arbor

Monday, July 14.

• 10am - 4pm, Transwestern Commercial Services,
  777 Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor
   

Wednesday, July 16.

• 8am - 2pm, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System,
  2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor

Sunday, July 20.

• 8am - 2pm, St. Thomas Catholic Church,
  530 Elizabeth Street, Ann Arbor
   

Thursday, July 24.

• 12pm - 6pm, U-M Union,
  530 S. State Street, Ann Arbor
   

Friday, July 25.

• 8am - 2pm, Thomson Tax and Accounting,
  880 Technology Drive, Ann Arbor
   

Wednesday, July 30.

• 2pm - 8pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 
  1914 Greenview Avenue, Ann Arbor