"Blood donations are down in the first five months of 2012 compared to the same time last year. The American Red Cross has an urgent need for types O negative, O positive, B negative and A negative blood donations. All blood types are encouraged to donate.
"To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-733-2767 or schedule your appointment at redcrossblood.org and enter tridentmed as the sponsor. Walk-ins are welcome but donors with appointments will be taken first."
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.