Dell Rapids, SD- Avera Dells Area Health Center will host a blood drive on Thursday, January 5 from 7:00 am to 11:00 am and 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. All blood types are in need.
“Just coming off a busy holiday season, blood needs continue to be very strong,” states Ken Versteeg, Executive Director, Community Blood Bank. “When you donate blood on Thursday, January 5, you directly impact hospital patients receiving treatment at Avera Dells Area Health Center. Your donations will make blood readily available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We encourage new donors as well as those donors that have donated multiple times to give the gift of life.”
A person must be at least 16 years old (16 year olds require a signed parent consent form found at www.cbblifeblood.org), weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good general health. It is recommended that a person eat and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating blood.
Community Blood Bank is the sole provider of blood (platelets, plasma and red blood cells) to 31 local hospitals including Avera Dells Area Health Center, Avera Heart Hospital, Sanford Medical Cener, Avera McKennan Hospital and the V.A. Medical Center. For additional information or to schedule an appointment, please contact 283-2321. Walk-ins are always welcome.