Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood and plasma to patients at more than 40 area healthcare facilities, reports a critical shortage of all blood types. The blood needs for area patients have increased, but mobile blood drive cancellations continue. As a result, any mobile blood drives that remain scheduled become vitally important.
CBCO donors provide all the blood for patients at Texas County Memorial Hospital, as well as dozens more across the region. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, over 300 blood drives have been cancelled or postponed, affecting over 10,000 potential blood donations. Houston area residents will have the opportunity to donate at the following location:
First Christian Church – Houston
202 E. State Route 17
Friday, October 9 – 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Donors will receive a “Mullet Over” T-shirt. This sand colored shirt has a cool retro look that is sure to spark conversation.
Donors are strongly encouraged to make an appointment to give to maintain social distancing guidelines and improve donor flow. Masks are required at this drive. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. Donors can schedule an appointment at www.cbco.org/donate-blood.
On behalf of local hospital patients, CBCO thanks blood donors from across the region for giving life to your community.
