LifeServe to Conduct Local Blood Drive Feburary 12
LifeServe to Conduct Local Blood Drive Feburary 12
When area residents who traditionally donate blood participate in the upcoming Milbank Community Blood Drive, they will notice that the company providing the equipment and staffing has changed to LifeServe Blood Center.
The local blood drive will be Wednesday, February 12, at the Grant County 4-H Complex. It is located at 517 Flynn Dr. in Milbank.
Donors may visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 1-800-287-4903 before the February 12 community blood drive, set up an account and book their appointment.
Scheduling can also be accomplished by calling or emailing local coordinator Lori Dietmeier at 1-605-467-3280 or mldietmeier @hotmail.com.
Blood donation plays a crucial role in life-saving treatments, from heart surgeries to emergency care, and is an act of love that truly makes a difference. And, since February is Heart Month, it seems fitting to donate during this time, according to information from Lifeserve.
Donating blood is not only life-saving for patients but can also benefit donors. Statistics show that people who donate blood have an 88 percent lower risk of having a heart attack. Plus, at every donation, blood pressure, pulse and hemoglobin levels are checked, helping donors stay informed about their own heart health.
LifeServe Blood Center is a non-profit, community-based blood center that has served the needs of local hospitals and patients in the plains regions since 1947. As one of the 15 largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe provides blood products to 175 hospitals primarily in Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska and Illinois.
