OCH Regional Medical Center to Host UBS Blood Drive Tuesday

STARKVILLE, Miss. (Press Release) — OCH Regional Medical Center will host a United Blood Services Blood Drive Tuesday, April 8.

Eligible donors are encouraged to give blood regularly, three times a year, to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood. Blood type O negative is the universal donor and can be given to any person; however, all blood types are still needed.

On the day of the blood drive, donors are also encouraged to complete a quick and easy self-interview as part of the new, faster interview process. Simply visit www.unitedbloodservices.org and click on “Health History Questionnaire” link to complete your self-interview.

The blood drive will take place in the UBS Blood Mobile located outside the Medical Center from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Donors must bring a photo ID. For questions, contact OCH Public Relations Coordinator Mary Kathryn Kight at 662-615-3067 or mkight@och.org.

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