Image courtesy of LIFELINE Blood Services
An urgent need for all blood types has been announced by LIFELINE Blood Services Monday. West Tennessee’s blood supply is at a critically low level and LIFELINE is in dire need of donors willing to roll up their sleeves as soon as possible.
“A common belief is that most blood is needed after major disasters. However, daily personal emergencies and the ongoing medical needs of thousands of patients require a constant and ready blood supply. It’s the blood already on hospital shelves that saves lives. West TN patients rely on your donations for their care, and we need those donations now more than ever. We cannot manufacture blood products, so please consider donating TODAY!” said Melinda Reid, Marketing Manager with LIFELINE Blood Services.
The shortage is caused by several canceled community blood drives due to the recent weather. The holidays always present a challenge and can interfere with donors’ schedules as well.
Historically, LIFELINE has experienced a dramatically increased usage of blood donations at the start of the year due to postponed surgeries finally being scheduled and carried out.
“This is a critical appeal, and we need everyone to donate at either our Jackson or Dyersburg Center or on one of our mobile blood drives in order to save lives. Massive traumas occur without warning, making it imperative that volunteers donate whenever they can to ensure blood is available at all times,” said Melinda Reid, Marketing Manager with LIFELINE Blood Services.
LIFELINE Blood Services, located at 183 Sterling Farms Drive, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. The Dyersburg Center is located at 1130 HWY 51 Bypass, Suite 19 & 20, and is open Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday through Tuesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
This week’s Community Mobile Blood Drives are listed below:
First Community Bank – Dresden 6/2/2023 12:30pm – 5:30pm
Food Giant – Parsons 6/2/2023 12:30pm – 5:30pm
Crockett Co. Courthouse – Alamo 6/5/2023 1:00pm – 6:00pm
FUMC – Lexington 6/5/2023 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Gibson Co. Courthouse – Trenton 6/6/2023 12:00pm – 5:30pm
TVEC – Savannah 6/7/2023 12:00pm – 6:00pm
TCAT- Jackson 6/9/2023 11:00am – 3:00pm
Centennial Bank- Middleton 6/9/2023 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Lowe’s – Paris 6/9/2023 1:00pm – 6:00pm
1st Responders Drive (Fire Station #12) – Savannah 6/10/2023 10:00am – 2:00pm
