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Critical Need: Two Blood Drives In North Escambia Today
December 17, 2011
There are two blood drives in the North Escambia area today.
Northwest Florida Blood Services says there is an immediate need for O-negative blood and other blood types.
“Holiday season emergencies, accidents and surgeries are showing increased usage of O-negative blood type by local hospitals,” according to Betty Roberts, Northwest Florida Blood Services spokesperson.
There will be blood drives on Saturday at Fran’s Country Grill at 5539 North Highway 29 in Molino from 12:30 until 5:30 p.m. and at Winn Dixie at 1550 South Highway 29 in Cantonment from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m.
Donations can also be made at the Blood Center’s location at 1999 East Nine Mile Road from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily.
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