Blood Drive at Siloam Springs Regional Hospital on July 15

603 North Progress Avenue,Siloam Springs AR 72761

15 July, 2022

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Siloam Springs Regional Hospital (SSRH) will host a blood drive in memory of Cody Pickering from 12-5 p.m. Friday, July 15 in the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) Bloodmobile at the hospital’s parking lot – 603 N. Progress Ave. in Siloam Springs. CBCO, the sole supplier of blood and plasma to patients at more than 40 area hospitals including NMCS, is issuing a critical appeal for all blood types. CBCO is strongly urging eligible donors to give immediately. Walk-ins are always welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged to help manage donor flow. Donors may schedule an appointment by visiting https://bit.ly/3OpYrbc. To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and present a valid photo ID. Before the blood drive, donors are asked to take a few steps to ensure that donations operate smoothly on the day of the drive: 1. Drink plenty of water or juice the night and morning before you donate. 2. Eat a well-balanced meal around 2-3 hours before giving. 3. Bring your photo identification: This is now required for all donors. For more information, call (800) 280-5337 or visit www.cbco.org. About Siloam Springs Regional Hospital Siloam Springs Regional Hospital (SSRH) is a licensed 73-bed facility with 42 private patient rooms. It is accredited by the State of Arkansas Department of Health Services and The Joint Commission. Some services include inpatient and outpatient surgery, emergency medicine, medical, surgical and intensive care units, obstetrics, outpatient diagnostic services and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. With more than 50 physicians on the medical staff, Siloam Springs Regional Hospital provides compassionate, customer-focused care. SSRH is an affiliate of Northwest Health, the largest health system in Northwest Arkansas. Siloam Springs Regional Hospital is located at 603 N. Progress Ave. in Siloam Springs, Ark. For more information, visit NorthwestHealth.com. {HLWMN,WHLTH,SREVS,SNRCL,BLDRV,CMEVS,HWEVS,OTHER,MHLTH,SPEVS}