Marshfield (OnFocus) – Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin has declared an emergency need for blood donations. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO DONATE HERE
“The blood supply has reached crisis proportions,” said Versiti Chief Medical Officer Tom Abshire, M.D. “The unprecedented shift in the environment has created the “perfect storm” resulting in a national blood shortage, which is also impacting our local communities. The blood shortage means we are currently unable to provide our hospital partners with the usual supply of blood products. Patient lives could be at risk, particularly if trauma situations occur, if we are not able to maintain an adequate blood supply.”
Versiti indicates that since the start of COVID-19 in March and April, nearly 600 blood drives have been canceled statewide with many schools, businesses and churches unable to hold drives. This has resulted in a loss of 15,000 blood donations.
Community members are invited to come show their support to local healthcare heroes by donating blood at the Marshfield Health Care Hero’s Blood Drive. Bring a thank you card for healthcare heroes and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin will deliver them to Marshfield Medical Center.
Help make sure there’s a safe and stable supply by giving blood next week. Schedule your appointment by clicking on the blue links below.
MARSHFIELD HEALTH CARE HEROS AT EAGLES CLUBhttps://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/208499
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
10:00 am – 03:00 pm
EAGLES CLUB MARSHFIELD GENERAL MEETING ROOM
1104 S. OAK AVENUE
MARSHFIELD, WI 54449
MARSHFIELD HEALTH CARE HEROS AT EAGLES CLUB https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/208494
Wednesday, July 08, 2020
12:30 pm – 05:30 pm
EAGLES CLUB MARSHFIELD GENERAL MEETING ROOM
1104 S. OAK AVENUE
MARSHFIELD, WI 54449
As a thank you, all participants will receive a limited edition Summer of Love tour shirt, while supplies last.
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