Cape Cod Hospitals In Need Of Blood Donations

HYANNIS, MA — Over the past few months, blood center inventories have fallen to their lowest levels since before the coronavirus pandemic. Cape Cod Healthcare officials said nationwide, blood centers have experienced a significant drop in donations which is limiting the ability for the overall blood supply to be adequately replenished.

Locally, health officials said the Cape Cod Healthcare blood program is experiencing the same challenge getting blood donations during the pandemic.

Hospital officials said they need at least one week's worth of blood on hand at all times, since each unit collected or purchased only lasts 42 days.

If you'd like to help replenish the supply, please consider taking part in one of the following blood drives:

• December 1: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Clark-Haddad American Legion Post 188, 20 Main Street, Sandwich
• December 5: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Brewster for the Holidays @ Brewster Police, 631 Harwich Rd, Brewster
• December 7: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Grace Chapel Assembly of God, 25 Lieutenant Island Rd, Wellfleet
• December 8: 12 noon – 6:00 p.m., Chatham Works, 323 Orleans Rd, N. Chatham
• December 9: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Barnstable Police Community Blood Drive @ the Cape Codder Resort and Spa, 1225 Iyannough Rd, Hyannis
• December 10: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Morris, O’Connor & Blute Funeral Home, 58 Long Pond Dr, Yarmouth
• December 14: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., John Wesley United Methodist Church, 270 Gifford Street, Falmouth
• December 15: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Bass River Rod & Gun Club, 621 Route 6A, Yarmouthport
• December 21: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Christ the King Church, 3 Jobs Fishing Rd, Mashpee