Community Corner
Community Blood Drive
DeKalb Board of Health and DeKalb CSB Host Community Blood Drive
On Friday, July 19, the
DeKalb County Board of Health and DeKalb Community Service Board are hosting an
American Red Cross blood drive. The drive will be from noon until 5 p.m. at the
T.O. Vinson Health Center at 440 Winn Way, Decatur, Ga. 30030. Walk-ins are
welcome, but registration is encouraged. To register, contact Beth Ruddiman at epruddiman@dhr.state.ga.us or (404) 294-3792.
According to the American
Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion.
Patients need blood and platelets for many reasons, including accidents, burns,
surgeries and transplants, as well as treatment for leukemia, cancer and sickle
cell disease.
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There is always a need
for blood. But, the need is even greater
in the summer months when the American Red Cross often experiences blood
shortages. You can help fill this gap by
donating.