The United Blood Services has issued an emergency critical appeal for blood of all types, and the need has now become a nationwide shortage. Current forecasting projects a tremendous shortfall throughout the rest of this summer throughout the country.
While UBS is currently meeting patient needs, there is a real possibility that patient care could be compromised by this shortage. Typically, UBS counts on other blood centers to help, but this critical need is occurring throughout the country. Patients in need tomorrow are relying on blood donors today to make sure blood is available for both critical and ongoing needs.
Reserves of blood are depleted to a less than one-day supply on the shelves. Since it takes 24 to 36 hours to test and process each donation before it can be released for a patient, blood is being transfused as fast as United Blood Services can provide it to hospitals. Donors of all types are urgently needed to give blood now.
Appointments are highly recommended. Knowing how many to expect means UBS is better able to serve their donors. However, walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a blood donation online, go to www.bloodhero.com or call United Blood Services at 877-UBS-HERO (877-827-4376).
Below is a list of Mobile Blood Drives:
Monday July 18th
Mason Community
3:30 p.m. thru 7 p.m.
Donors at Mason Community receive a special blood donor t-shirt and a Double Dave’s Pizzaworks coupon.
TXDOT in Brownwood
11 a.m. thru 2 p.m.
Donors at TXDOT will receive a special blood donor t-shirt.
Wednesday July 20th
Brownwood Regional Medical Center
10 a.m. thru 1:45 p.m.
Donors at BRMC will receive a special blood donor t-shirt.
ASU Alpha Phi Omega
10 a.m. thru 1 p.m.
Donors at ASU will receive a $10 Cinemark Gift Card and a Double Daves Pizza Works coupon.
Thursday July 21st
Blue Cross Blue Shield San Angelo
11:30 a.m. thru 2:30 p.m.
Donors will receive a special blood donor t-shirt and a Double Daves Pizza Works Coupon.
United Blood Services Donation Center 2020 W. Beauregard in San Angelo.
Hours of operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Noon – 6pm
Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
