Canadian Blood Services says it needs 200,000 blood donations over the next 10 weeks to support patients' needs over the warmer months.
“The need for blood donations never takes a holiday, but with people away or busy with other activities, there tends to be fewer blood donations during the summer,” Canadian Blood Services said in a press release. “Unlike previous years, recent factors, including new donation rules to protect the blood supply from the Zika virus, along with temporary deferrals associated with travel plans, seasonal health conditions like the flu and missed appointments have also put added pressure on Canada’s blood supply.”
In Sudbury, Canadian Blood Services says it needs 1,800 blood donations to help patients throughout the summer. There is a greater need for donors with Type O blood, but all donors are encouraged to get involved.
The Sudbury blood donor clinic at 944 Barrydowne Road accepts donors on Monday, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and Thursdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm.
To book an appointment visit blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283.
