The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood and platelet donors after 37,000 fewer donations were given in November and December than expected. The shortage includes 954 in the Greater Ozarks and Arkansas Blood Services Region.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities include:
DeWitt — Jan. 20: 2-6 p.m., Faith Baptist Church; Stuttgart — Jan. 18: noon-6 p.m., Grand Prairie Center.
Poyen — Jan. 18: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Poyen High School.
Pine Bluff — Jan. 12: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Southeast Arkansas College, 1900 Hazel St.; Jan. 16: 1-5 p.m., United Way of Southeast Arkansas, 211 W. Third Ave.; Jan. 30: 1-5 p.m., United Way.
Star City — Jan. 10: 2-6 p.m., First Baptist Church.
Details: redcrossblood.org or 1-800- RED CROSS (1-800- 733-2767).