Baystate Health’s Mobile Blood Donation Team Coming to Palmer on June 7

PALMER — June 14 is World Blood Donor Day, a time when, around the world and in local communities, people are reminded of the important need for a safe and sufficient blood supply. The Baystate Health Blood Donation team will host a blood drive at Baystate Wing Hospital on Wednesday, June 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additionally, blood drives will be held every other month on Wednesdays throughout the year at Baystate Wing, including on Aug. 2, Oct. 4, and Dec. 6.

“When you donate blood to Baystate Health, your precious gift remains in our local communities,” said Nicole VanZandt, supervisor of BRL Blood Donor Services. “Please help us to ensure a safe and adequate blood supply is available by donating blood with the Baystate Health Blood Donor Program.

“There is no substitute for human blood,” VanZandt went on. “Blood donations take approximately one hour to complete, including the interview, donation, and refreshments. To donate blood, you 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 have not donated blood within the past eight weeks.”

Blood drives will be held at Baystate Wing Hospital, 40 Wright St., Palmer, in Snow Conference Room C. In appreciation, all eligible donors will receive a $10 gift card of their choice. For more information or to book an appointment to donate blood, call the Blood Donor Center at (413) 794-4600. Please be sure to note the hospital location where you would like to make your donation when you make your appointment.