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.
There are two upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Marshfield area residents will have the opportunity to donate at the following location:
Marshfield Community Blood Drive
Marshfield Senior Center – Lower Level
427 W Washington St. – Marshfield
Wednesday, February 17 – 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Licking area residents will have the opportunity to donate at the following location:
Licking High School
Junior High Gym
313 S. Main St. – Licking
Thursday, February 18 – 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM
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.
