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UF Health Jacksonville Blood Drive Schedule
UF Health Jacksonville Blood Drive Schedule UF Health Jacksonville – 8th Street Tuesday, December 2710 a.m. – 5 p.m.LRC AtriumMake an Appointment Wednesday, December 2810 a.m. – 5 p.m.LRC AtriumMake an Appointment Thursday, December 29 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.LRC...
Winnersville Classic Blood Drive Competition
Save lives and bring home the championship trophy today! Give blood at the Winnersville Classic Blood Drive Competition Lowndes Board of EducationMonday, October 3 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Make an appointment Valdosta State UniversityTuesday, October 4noon – 8 p.m....
New FDA Guidance: No deferral for Cruetzfeldt-Jakob Disease (or mad cow disease)
A new guidance by the FDA lifts the deferral for donating blood for those who were previously deferred due to spending time or living in the United Kingdom, France or Ireland. The FDA determined there is no longer a risk of transmitting Cruetzfeldt-Jakob...
LifeSouth, SGMC: Emergency need for blood
VALDOSTA – South Georgia Medical Center urges the community to give blood at LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, the sole blood provider to the patients of SGMC. In a statement released this week, LifeSouth reports that a decrease in blood donations during the summer...
Destination Donation
Destination Donation: Saving lives is a trip Each weekend from June 15 - August 15, donate blood at any LifeSouth location to receive a $20 e-gift card and travel related recognition item! Items vary by weekend and while supplies last. In addition to the e-gift card...
Medical Leadership on Blood Shortages
As the national blood shortage continues, medical leadership weighs in on why donors are essential during this critical time of need. From patients undergoing surgery to trauma victims to cancer patients, the donations you make with LifeSouth saves the lives of...
Give blood in support of Ukraine
In support of Ukraine, for every blood donation collected in one of our donor centers April 10-16, LifeSouth will donate $10 per donation to the Blood Centers of America Foundation for the purchase of medical and blood collection equipment to directly help patient...
Dick Vitale on Why Blood is Needed
Blood donors are needed as LIfeSouth and blood centers across the nation are experiencing unprecedented declines in blood donation, leading to a significantly impacted blood supply. In addition to the e-gift card, blood donors also receive refreshments, and a...
National Blood Shortage, All Blood Types Needed
Blood donors are needed as LIfeSouth and blood centers across the nation are experiencing unprecedented declines in blood donation, leading to a significantly impacted blood supply. Blood supplies have been low for months, and the resurgence of COVID-19 and the...