Tuesday, December 12, 2023–11:37 a.m.
-News Release-
Over the last few days, Blood Assurance has had to ship extra blood, platelets, and plasma units to several Middle Tennessee hospitals that are treating patients who were injured during Saturday’s severe weather.
Blood Assurance remains in constant communication with hospital officials around the region.
Due to the increased demand, and to help replenish the supply, Blood Assurance is requesting donations from all donors across its service area, including those in Northwest Georgia.
Donation centers in Cartersville, Dalton, Fort Oglethorpe, and Rome are all operating at their regularly scheduled hours.
Donors can visit www.bloodassurance.org/schedule, call 800-962-0628, or text BAGIVE to 999777, to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins will be accepted.
To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health.
Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids — avoiding caffeine — and eat a meal that is rich in iron before donating.
