Critical Need for All Blood Types

Published by Editor on February 5, 2013.
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Medic Regional Blood Center is appealing to all eligible donors to please take a few minutes to give a pint of blood so they can ensure an adequate supply of blood on hand for community hospitals. According to the blood center, supplies have been dangerously low and the recent inclement weather forced the cancellation of several area blood drives. “We are doing our best to catch up but those few days of snow and ice have left us with empty shelves,” explains Christi Fightmaster, Director of Public Relations. Medic is asking all donors to make a donation as soon as possible and to consider asking a friend to join you.

Donors can visit one of two donor centers: 1601 Ailor Avenue or 11000 Kingston Pike in Farragut behind Pittsburgh Paints. Community drives are also planned for added convenience.

  • February 11, Cedars Healthcare, 1004 N. Highway 92, 9am – 4pm, Bloodmobile.
  • February 14, Carson Newman College, 9am – 6pm, Inside Student Center.
  • February 15, Advance Auto Parts, 704 Highway 92 S, 11am – 6pm, Bloodmobile.

Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh 110 pounds or more (16 year-olds weighing 120 pounds or more can donate but must have parental consent) and all donors must have positive identification. All donors will receive a free t-shirt as well as a coupon for a free regular Petro from Petro’s Chili and Chips.

Medic is the sole provider of blood products for 21 counties and 27 area hospitals. The blood collected by Medic stays in the greater East Tennessee area to help meet the needs of our community.