Community Corner
Blood Drive at Chatham High School
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of the New York Blood Center (NYBC) is calling upon the communities it serves, to please donate whole blood and platelets.
Blood donors are asked to please visit www.nybloodcenter.org for the latest information regarding cancellations, and to call 1-800-933-BLOOD (2566) to make an appointment to donate. Area businesses, local governments and community groups are also asked to step up and hold community blood drives this month.
The need for blood is constant. The shelf life of platelets is only five days; the shelf life of red blood cells is 42 days. Hospital use of blood products remains high -- due to surgeries, emergencies and care of cancer patients. About one in seven people entering a hospital will need blood.
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NYBC takes very seriously its responsibility to provide a safe, adequate and reliable blood supply for the tri-state area. By donating blood this week, organizations and individuals can help us maintain a safe, reliable and adequate blood supply.
