LifeSouth, Baptist Medical Center South, Hosting Jacksonville Community Blood Drive Jan. 26-27

From The JAX Chamber:

January 26, 2021

WHAT:

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and Baptist Medical Center South will host a community blood drive on Jan. 26 and 27, 2021. All blood types are needed, though LifeSouth is currently in emergency need of Type O blood. All eligible blood donors are encouraged to attend this two-day drive to support the local blood supply. All donors will receive a limited-edition T-shirt, gift card and COVID-19 antibody screening. Masks and social distancing will be enforced. WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 26 and Wednesday, Jan. 27

7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (both days)

WHERE:

Baptist Medical Center South 14550 Old St. Augustine Road (Interstate 95, Exit 335) Jacksonville Beach, FL 32258

The LifeSouth bloodmobile will be parked between medical office buildings 1 and 2. Blood donors may park in the Visitors Parking Garage.

WHY: January is National Blood Donor Month, an annual observation that honors the selfless blood donors of Northeast Florida and encourages first-time donors to give the gift of life in the new year.

This year’s celebration is especially important, as all blood types are needed to offset a national blood supply shortage that continues to impact the local community. LifeSouth is the blood provider for Baptist Health.

This blood drive will provide an opportunity for Northeast Florida residents to donate close to home — which is where their donations will stay. VISUALS: On-site interviews can be arranged; advance notice is requested to ensure source availability and social distancing on LifeSouth’s bloodmobile.

This press release was produced by The JAX Chamber. The views expressed here are the author’s own.