Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, reports a critical shortage of all blood types. A resurgence in positive COVID-19 cases has caused a downturn in blood donations, with more drives being postponed or cancelled. As a result, any mobile blood drives that remain scheduled become vitally important.
CBCO donors provide all the blood for patients at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, as well as dozens more hospitals across the region. As area hospitals approach capacity levels, blood is in critical need. West Plains area residents will have the opportunity to donate at the following location:
Ozarks Healthcare
OMC Parkway Center – Willard Hunter Classroom
1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd., West Plains
Wednesday, December 23 – 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Participants at this drive will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt and the opportunity to win a 2020 Nissan Kicks during the Drive 2 Save Lives promotion
Weekly finalists will be drawn for a chance to win a 2020 Nissan Kicks compact SUV. For more information on the Drive 2 Save Lives, go to www.cbco.org/drive/.
Appointments are strongly encouraged for this blood drive but are not necessary. Make an appointment to give at https://www.cbco.org/donate-blood/. Masks are required at this blood drive. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you.
