Baystate Health Blood Mobile to Hold Blood Drive April 18

GREENFIELD — The Baystate Health Blood Donor Mobile will host a blood drive on Monday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Emergency Department parking lot, off Sanderson Street. All blood types are needed. Eligible blood donors will receive their choice of a Dunkin’ Donuts or Big Y gift card.

Blood donations take approximately one hour to complete, including the interview, donation, and refreshments. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, have a photo ID, be in good health (no colds or sore throat, and no antibiotics within 48 hours), and not have donated blood within the past eight weeks.

All blood donated to the Baystate Blood Donor Program stays local to help patients in Baystate hospitals. Appointments and pre-registration are recommended; however, walk-ins are also welcome. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Baystate at (413) 774-4600.