CRMC hosting American Red Cross Blood Drive February 10-11

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/3/22)

(Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and the American Red Cross are coming together for a blood drive to replenish the critically low blood supply on Thursday and Friday, February 10-11.

Appointments must be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit www.redcrossblood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification or required at check-in. Donors should enter Heartwood through its main entrance and follow signs to the Conference Center. Ample parking is available near the main entrance.

The blood drive is scheduled for Thursday, February 10 from 10am-4pm and Friday, February 11th from 8am-2pm.

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. Individuals who are 17 years and older, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.