Bates County News

Monday, January 13, 2025

2025 Blood Drive Dates at Bates County Memorial Hospital

 The Bates County Memorial Hospital has announced the dates for their 2025 Blood Drives in conjunction with the Community Blood Center.

Bates County Memorial Hospital blood drives are scheduled for:

April 16

July 16

September 17

November 6

All drives will be held in the Bates County Memorial Hospital’s Education Center, located at 615 W. Nursery St. Their Education Center offers plenty of convenient parking.

Appointments are available from 12-4 pm. To schedule online go to: www.savealifenow.org/group

Online scheduling is the best way to guarantee your preferred time, but they also welcome walk-ins when space allows.



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