Health & Fitness
Millburn Blood Drive Will Help Remedy ‘Critical Shortfall’ In NJ
There will be a blood drive in Millburn on Feb. 3. See how to sign up here.
MILLBURN, NJ — Want to help the American Red Cross soften the blow of a recent blood donation dip that’s left them with a “critical shortfall?” Here’s your chance, Millburn.
On Tuesday, the Red Cross announced that the severe winter weather and seasonal flu outbreak has caused a "critical" shortfall of blood donations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, prompting the American Red Cross to reissue an "urgent call for blood and platelet donors."
- See related article: Flu, Weather Take Toll On New Jersey Blood Donations: Red Cross
In response, the Red Cross is holding blood drives across New Jersey, including the Millburn Free Public Library at 200 Glen Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3.
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Make an appointment to give blood or platelets by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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