Houston, Mo. – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, needs blood for local use. The organization reports a less than a three-day supply of all type O blood types, but all donations are needed to help build back reserves after the holidays. Blood drives around the CBCO service region serve a vital function in preserving the good health of our community.
CBCO donors provide all the blood for patients at Texas County Memorial Hospital as well as dozens of healthcare facilities across the Ozarks. Houston area residents will have the opportunity to donate at the following location:
Texas County Memorial Hospital
Community Safe Room
1333 S. Sam Houston Blvd., Houston
Friday, January 14 – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Successful donors will receive a soft and warm CBCO Hoodie while supplies last, perfect for the cold days ahead. Donors can also take the “56-Day Challenge” to have a chance to win a $1,000.00 VISA gift card, thanks to a generous donation from the Adam Swenka Team at Flat Branch Home Loans. For more information and official rules, go online to https://www.cbco.org/56day/.
Appointments are strongly encouraged for this blood drive but are not necessary. Make an appointment to give at https://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.
