LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) -- Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health will be sponsoring blood drives during the month of October to encourage more people to donate blood and platelets to help members of the community.
Health officials say the need for blood and platelets has increased throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as supply has seen dangerous shortages.
Get daily news, weather, and breaking news alerts straight to your inbox! Sign up for the abc27 newsletters here!
Donors must be 16 (with parental consent) to 74 years old, at least 110 pounds, in good health (meaning no flu, cold or nausea for at least three days), be hydrated, eat a substantial meal at least four hours before donating and bring a photo ID.
All appointments need to be scheduled by calling (717) 544-0177.
Here is a list of where and the blood drives will be held:
| Date | Time | Location |
| Wed. 10/6 | 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. | White Horse Fire Company, Gap |
| Thurs. 10/7 | 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Bart Fire Company, Quarryville |
| Wed. 10/13 | 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Intercourse Fire Company, Intercourse |
| Thurs. 10/14 | 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. | The Alliance Church of Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown |
| Tue. 10/19 | 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Hosanna Church, Lititz |
| Thurs. 10/21 | 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Lancaster General Hospital 2nd Floor of James Street Lobby, Lancaster |
| Tue. 10/26 | 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Lancaster Elks Lodge #134, Lancaster |
| Wed. 10/27 | 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Caernarvon Fire Company, Narvon |
Those who want to schedule their appointment online can do so here. You can also go to the Blood Donor Center at the Suburban Outpatient Pavilion on the Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster.
0 Commentaires