HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Red Cross will host several blood drives in the coming weeks.
In Reno County, blood drives will be held Oct. 12 from 12:15 until 6:00 p.m. at the Center Amish Mennonite Church; Oct. 20 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. At the Pretty Prairie Middle School in Pretty Prairie; Oct. 22 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center; Oct. 23 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church and finally, Oct. 30 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Fall is typically a time when the blood supply rebounds from summer blood shortages, but a surge in COVID-19 cases across the U.S. due to the delta variant has contributed to the lowest donor turnout of the year. To shore up inventory, the Red Cross must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week this month to meet hospital and patient needs.
To donate blood, individuals need to bring a blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification that are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements.
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