Next Mercer County Red Cross Community Blood Drive July 18th, Donors Needed

The American Red Cross has an emergency need for blood and platelet donations and Mercer County residents can help out next week.  Blood donations have fallen short of hospital needs for the past couple of months, and a Red Cross official says that’s typical for this time of year. Joe Zydlo reminds the process takes an hour or so to complete, and you don’t want to give blood on an empty stomach. He says new blood donors are always welcome.

The next Mercer County Red Cross Community Blood Drive is Tuesday, July 18th from 11;30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Mercer County VFW. Walk-ins are welcome.