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(WTAQ-WLUK) — A blood donation center is urging all eligible donors to give blood as the Midwest braces for severe winter weather.
Versiti says winter weather often slows blood donations and patients still rely on lifesaving blood supplies.
Eligible donors are encouraged to donate before extreme weather arrives.
All blood types are needed, but Versiti is urgently seeking O-negative and O-positive blood donors. These universal types can be transfused to all patients, including trauma victims, cancer patients, and those undergoing surgery.
Platelets are also in constant demand for cancer patients, trauma survivors, and premature babies, and they remain viable for only five to seven days outside the body. Like blood, platelets cannot be manufactured.
If you’re eligible, consider making an appointment at a Versiti donor center or a nearby community blood drive.
There is one location in Manitowoc at 619 Reed Avenue.
Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome. To schedule an appointment, visit Versiti.org or call 877-232-4376. If winter weather prevents your visit, reschedule as soon as the forecast improves. Your donation will still help hospitals stay prepared for inclement weather.
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