PORTLAND — The American Red Cross has announced upcoming local blood donation opportunities: Lewiston: Central Maine Medical Center Blood Donation Center, 60 High St. Visit tinyurl.com/yd7522ll to schedule with this center or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Topsham: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at Stantec Consulting, 30 Park Drive. Lewiston: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at Community Health Options […]
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Severe winter weather, flu disrupting blood donations
PORTLAND — Winter storms and the flu don’t just mean a lot of people are missing work and school — it also means they can’t keep their American Red Cross blood and platelet donation appointments. The Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve to help maintain the […]
Red Cross lists blood donations for January
The American Red Cross has announced local donations in January: Androscoggin County Auburn: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at Edward Little High School, 77 Harris St. Durham: 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, at AMVETS Post No. 13, 1049 Royalsborough Road, Route 136. Lewiston: Central Maine Medical Center Blood Donation Center, 60 High St. Visit tinyurl.com/yd7522ll to schedule with […]
Red Cross urges Mainers to donate blood, give more life
PORTLAND — The best gifts can’t be bought in a store. The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give more life by giving blood this December. In December, donations decline but the needs of patients remain steady. To encourage donations, all those who come to give blood or platelets Dec. 21, 2017, through Jan. […]