West Plains, Missouri – The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, is pleased to announce an upcoming blood drive at Ozarks Medical Center on Wednesday, December 28. CBCO, Nexstar Media and Youngblood Auto Group are rewarding donors who give blood with a long-sleeve T-shirt and a chance to win one of four one-thousand-dollar gas gift cards. All donors will automatically be entered into a weekly drawing.
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks donors provide all the blood for patients at Ozarks Medical Center, Texas County Memorial Hospital, as well as over 40 other healthcare facilities across the Ozarks. 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 28 – 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
“Winter months and holidays can really take a toll on the local blood supply,” CBCO Media Relations Representative Michelle Teter said. “People get focused on the holiday activities and other charitable donations but the great thing about giving blood is that it provides the most valuable gift of all to those in need and doesn’t take away from any other charitable giving. While most of us are enjoying family get-togethers and holiday activities, take time to remember those who aren’t as fortunate and are spending the holidays in a hospital battling cancer, recovering from a trauma, or receiving a blood transfusion for an ongoing health issue by making a generous blood donation.”
On behalf of local hospital patients, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks thanks blood donors from across the region for giving life to your community.
To help avoid wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged. Donors can schedule an appointment at https://www.cbco.org/donate-blood/ or by calling 417-227-5006.
