RWJ University Hospital To Host Blood Drive In East Brunswick

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Blood Services is partnering with Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick to host a blood drive Thursday, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The drive is being held as blood supplies in the state and region have slipped to extremely low levels due to the impact of COVID-19 and the recent inclement winter weather.

RWJUH Blood Services urges everyone to donate blood or other blood products such as platelets and plasma if they can.

All blood types are needed, but Type O is particularly in short supply.

To schedule an appointment or donate, call 732-235-8100, ext. 221, ext. 222, or ext. 248, or go online to www.rwjuhdonorclub.org.

If your organization would like to host a blood drive, please contact Sally Wells at 732-558-4983 or sally.wells@rwjbh.org.

All safety protocols will be followed at the blood drive. These include temperature checks, required face coverings, and socially distanced seating in waiting areas.

Everyone at the blood donation site must wear face masks.

Event: Blood Drive

Location: Brunswick Square Mall, 755 Route 18 South, East Brunswick.

Date and Time: Thursday, Feb. 11, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.