Health and Fitness : BLOOD DONATIONS IN CRITICAL NEED AFTER LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

The community blood supply has been strained this summer and into the Labor Day holiday and is now critically low after the long weekend. LifeServe Blood Center is in critical need of all blood types, especially O- and B-. Hospital patients in more than 170 hospitals primarily in Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Illinois are relying on LifeServe's loyal donors to give the generous gift of life.

Your blood donation is vitally important and is needed now to ensure that the blood supply is strong, not only for local patients, but for individuals across the United States experiencing a critical shortage of lifesaving blood products.

To schedule an appointment at one of LifeServe Blood Center's Donor Centers or mobile blood drives near you, call 800.287.4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.

Your one donation can impact up to three lives! LifeServe Blood Center is a non-profit, community-based blood center that has served the needs of local hospitals and patients in our regions since 1947. As one of the 15 largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe provides blood products to 175 hospitals primarily in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Illinois. LifeServe is committed to saving lives by providing premier service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, quality blood supply for hospitals and patients.

Your donation with LifeServe will help save your neighbor, a friend or family member or a stranger on the street. YOU make a difference in YOUR community. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800.287.4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.