A mobile blood donor clinic will be coming to the Napanee Lion’s Hall Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Appointments must be made in advance for those wanting to donate.
Anyone in general good health is encouraged to book and honour their appointment to help patients. Download the GiveBlood app, call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or book now at blood.ca
Summer is typically a time when blood donations start to dwindle which is why Canadian Blood Services is urging eligible blood donors to book and keep their appointments to support lifesaving care for patients.
As COVID-19 restrictions gradually ease and the province moves into a new normal, the need for blood is rising due to increasing demand and missed or unfilled blood donation appointments.
Demand for blood products has increased above pre-COVID-19 levels as most regions across Canada have begun (or will begin) to phase in their reopening plans allowing hospitals to ramp up surgical procedures that were put on hold.
Besides the rise in demand for blood as hospitals increase procedures, the summer season often translates into a high number of accidents on the road with a greater potential of injuries requiring blood transfusions. Due to this demand Canadian Blood Services have added additional donation events throughout Canada to ensure that patients that require blood and blood products have the product available where and when they need it.