Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Holds September 2023 Community Blood Drives
LANCASTER, PA – The Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Blood Donor Center encourages people to donate blood and platelets as often as possible. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health sponsors community blood drives every week throughout Lancaster County, as well as at the Blood Donor Center at the Suburban Pavilion. Blood that is
collected stays in Lancaster County to benefit members of our community.
The
United States is currently experiencing a shortage of blood supplies. Penn
Medicine Lancaster General Health encourages all eligible donors to make a
donation at either our blood donor center or one of our community blood drives.
Blood donation is safe, including for those who have received a Covid-19
vaccination.
Blood donors must be in good health (free of
flu, cold and nausea symptoms for at least three days), 16 years of age (with
parental consent) to 79 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, be well
hydrated, eat a substantial meal within four hours before donating, and bring a
form of ID.
September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic and Latino Americans are the fastest growing demographic of the United States population, yet only a small percentage donate blood. Hispanic Americans have the highest percentage of people with type O blood, which is vital to the blood supply. Donating blood is a powerful and positive way to support others.
Appointments
are encouraged. To make an appointment at our Blood Drive locations, please call
717-544-0170, or schedule online at lghblooddonors.org/donorportal/.
All individuals presenting to donate will
receive a thank you gift.
September 2023 blood
drives dates and locations:
9/5 Tue 2pm-7pm LGH – James Street 3rd Floor Common Area, 555
Duke Street, Lancaster
9/6
Wed
2pm-8pm
Caernarvon Fire Company, 2145 Main Street, Narvon
9/7
Thurs
1pm-6pm
Lancaster Elks Lodge #314, 219 Duke Street, Lancaster
9/12
Tue
9am-3pm
LGH Mill Building, 26 North Cedar Street, Lititz
9/19
Tue
2pm-7pm
Faith Reformed Church, 611 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville
9/20
Wed
2pm-8pm
Intercourse Fire Company, 10 North Hollander Road, Intercourse
9/21
Thurs
2pm-8pm
Bareville Fire Company, 211 East Main Street, Leola
9/26
Tue
2pm-7pm
Providence Township Building, 200 Mt. Airy Road, New
Providence
9/29
Fri 9am-3pm
Southern Market, 100 S. Queen Street, Lancaster
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In addition, LG Health offers
appointments at the Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Blood Donor Center, located at the Suburban Pavilion, 2104 Harrisburg
Pike, Suite 202, 2nd Floor, Lancaster. Community members may schedule appointments to donate at the Blood Donor Center by calling 717-544-0170 and choosing
option 1, or by visiting LGHealth.org/GiveBlood.
Penn Medicine Lancaster General
Health Blood Donor Center hours:
Mondays 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
Tuesdays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesdays 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Thursdays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fridays 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
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