2008 Year in Review

Blood Drive at Morrison Community Hospital - November 24

Morrison Community Hospital is holding a blood drive on Monday, November 24, 2008 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the hospital in the Mobile Donor Unit at 303 North Jackson Street. The goal for this drive is 15 units.

Appointments may be made by calling Karen at the lab – 815-772-5536 to schedule a time. The drive is open to the public.

Your Donation Helps Local Patients in Need: The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is the largest not-for-profit community blood center in Iowa, serving 53 hospitals in 45 counties. MVRBC is the exclusive provider of blood to Trinity Hospitals and Clinics, Genesis Hospitals and Clinics and Morrison Community Hospital.

“Blood is needed every day – not just in times of disaster. Let’s make sure blood is on the shelves at all times so we’re prepared for anything. It’s the blood on the shelf that saves lives,” encourages David Green, MVRBC President and CEO.

About The Drive: Healthy people are needed to donate blood in order for St. Patrick’s Catholic Church to reach their goal of 15 units. Donors who last gave blood on or before September 29, 2008 are eligible.

About Donating: Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that only takes about an hour. Donors must at least 16 years old, in good health, and weigh at least 110 pounds. A Blood Donor card or other photo I.D. is required to donate; 16-year-ol donors must present a signed parental consent form, available from the Blood Center or for download from MVRBCby  Editor, theCity1.com
November 13, 2008