Bates County News

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Ellett Memorial Hospital Sets New Record for Blood Donations

 


A heartfelt thanks goes out to all who donated blood at Ellett Memorial Hospital’s Blood Drive on Friday, July 25th. They not only met but far exceeded their donation goal. With 26 donors, Friday’s blood drive set a new record for Ellett Memorial.

Which is proof that local blood drives make a real, significant impact. An estimated 9 out of 10 individuals will need blood or blood product at some time in their lives. Community Blood Center (CBC) is the primary supplier of blood and blood components to 70+ hospitals and medical centers in the greater KC region and serves hospitals in over 70 counties in Missouri and Kansas.  Since opening in 1958, over 800,000 patients have received blood donated through CBC. The generous blood donations from Ellett Memorial’s blood drive could potentially help save up to 81 lives in those counties.

If you’re interested in donating blood, go to savealifenow.org and enter your zip code to find a blood drive near you.

Stanley Robb, 79, Rich Hill

 From the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory . . . Stanley L. Robb, age 79 of Rich Hill died Friday, November 6 at Research Medical C...