March 2, 2023
By: Dwayne Page
Blood Assurance is giving you at least two opportunities to donate this month (March) in DeKalb County.
The first blood drive of the month will be Tuesday, March 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital at 520 West Main Street on the bloodmobile in the parking lot. The following will be a DeKalb County Neighbor’s Helping Neighbors blood drive on Monday, March 27 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Smithville Senior Center, 718 South Congress Boulevard, Smithville on the bloodmobile in the parking lot.
For the March 7th blood drive, you may schedule an appointment at www.bloodassurance.org/stthomasdekalbhospital. You may also call Alisa Busey at 615-215-5000 or Alisa.busey@ascension.org
For the March 27th blood drive you may schedule an appointment at www.bloodassurance.org/dekalbcountyneighbors. You may also contact Jimmy Poss at 615-464-7426 or Jimposs72@yahoo.com.
Remember to eat a good meal, drink additional water, avoid energy drinks and bring your ID. Blood Assurance is the sole blood provider for the local hospitals and your donation is needed for an adequate supply. One donation can save three lives. Each donor will receive a “Lucky Lifesaver” t-shirt while supplies last.