The Talbot County Health Department is partnering with the Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Tuesday, May 6 from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the Department. Local residents are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and donate blood to help save lives.
“Every donation can help someone in crisis,” said Heather Sconce, Deputy Health Officer at the Department. “Blood drives like this one are a vital way we can all support hospitals and patients in our community and beyond.”
Appointments are encouraged to reduce wait times, but walk-ins are also welcome. Donors must be at least 17 years old (or 16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in general good health. A valid ID is required at the time of donation.
To schedule your donation, call 410-819-5600. You can also visit redcrossblood.org and enter the ZIP code 21601 in the “Find A Blood Drive” search bar to sign up.
Blood donations are urgently needed every day for trauma patients, surgeries, cancer treatments, and more. Your single donation could help save up to three lives.
For more information, contact Denise Cross at 410-819-5600.
The Talbot County Health Department promotes a healthy community by monitoring health status to identify community health needs, empowering and informing our residents and visitors about public health issues, implementing culturally sensitive programs to assure public health access, maintaining a safe and healthy environment, preparing for and responding to public health emergencies, and strengthening community partnerships.
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