Anniston, AL – RMC Health System Asks the Community to Give Blood as Blood Shortage Continues, Blood Donors Needed
Blood donors are needed as Alabama and the entire nation continue to feel the impact of blood shortages. Last week’s severe storms and tornadoes only escalated the need for more blood donors. RMC Health System has already reached a critical level for type O blood and is approaching critical levels for other types. We are seeing an increase in blood usage for patient care. LifeSouth is the sole blood provider for RMC; therefore, we encourage donors to donate now.
All blood types are needed to ensure hospitals have the blood that is required to treat trauma cases, surgical procedures and patients needing blood transfusions on a daily basis. Donating blood is safe, takes about an hour and can save up to three lives.
All blood donors receive a thank you gift, refreshments and a mini-physical, including cholesterol, iron level, temperature and blood pressure. Find a blood drive or donor center near you at lifesouth.org. Appointments can also be made online.
How to Donate:
Visit a LifeSouth donor center or bloodmobile. To find a location near you visit lifesouth.org or call 888- 795-2707. Donors must be at least 17 years old, or 16 with parental permission, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health. A photo I.D. is required.
For more information, including donor eligibility requirements, donor center hours and blood drive locations, visit lifesouth.org.
About LifeSouth:
LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 120 hospitals in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. LifeSouth is committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. The LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when a patient is in need. To learn more, visit LifeSouth.org.
