An urgent call has been made for O negative blood donations at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
The donations will replenish the Blood Bank’s supply and ensure that blood products are available for patients with serious medical needs like cancers, blood disorders, premature babies, cardiac procedures and trauma victims.
Volunteers between the ages of 18 and 70, who weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in generally good health are asked to donate blood at the National Blood Collecting Centre located at Ladymeade Gardens, St Michael, between 8 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. on weekdays or 8 a.m. and 12 noon on Saturdays.
The National Blood Collecting Centre will also be closed on Saturday, October 5, 12 and 19 to facilitate industrial works. During this time the Centre will remain open as usual from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (PR)