January is National Blood Donor Month, a time when the American Red Cross thanks the millions of dedicated blood donors and urges others to give.
Every day, around 44,000 pints of blood are needed in hospitals. January can be challenging for blood collections because of inclement weather and seasonal illnesses, however eligible donors are asked to continue to give to help blood supplies remain plentiful.
Blood donations may be given at the following locations:
Arkansas County
• Wednesday — 8-11 a.m. at Riceland Foods, 2120 S. Park Ave., Stuttgart.
Independent reporting for Pine Bluff & Jefferson County since 1879.
• Wednesday — 1-4 p.m. at Riceland Mill, 302 N. Grand Ave., Stuttgart.
Jefferson County
• Thursday — 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, 4900 U.S. 65 South, Pine Bluff.
• Dec. 26 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 26, at Simmons First National Bank, 501 Main St., Pine Bluff.
• Jan. 7 — 2-7 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Donation Center, 1610 W. 42nd Ave., Pine Bluff.
• Jan. 14 — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Red Cross Blood Donation Center, 1610 W. 42nd Ave., Pine Bluff.
Details
All blood types are needed. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
For more information about giving blood, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information.