Emory Johns Creek To Host Blood Drive

JOHNS CREEK, GA -- Emory Johns Creek Hospital will hold a blood drive next month to replace the critically low supply in the Southeast following Hurricane Irma's path through the area. The drive will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the hospital.

The deadly storm, Emory Johns Creek said, greatly impacted both the blood and platelet supply in Florida and surrounding areas. More than 50 American Red Cross blood drives were cancelled during the past week, resulting in more than 1,300 uncollected blood donations.

Christina Vick, Emory Johns Creek lab director, says there’s a crucial need for donations in those hard-hit regions (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app).

“We’re urging the community to donate blood to help replenish the supply in Florida after the catastrophic storm,” Vick added. “There’s especially a need for type O donors, during this time.”

Natural disasters like hurricanes disrupt blood drives and prevent many donors from giving, however hospital patients depend on these crucial transfusions.

The American Red Cross supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: emoryjohnscreek or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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Emory Johns Creek Hospital will hold the blood drive in Classrooms A and B at its facility at 6325 Hospital Parkway.

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