Urgent appeal for O Positive blood is made
LMHS Blood Centers are experiencing a critical shortage in O positive blood due to high trauma usage. The Blood Centers are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm and each is open one night as follows:
Cape Coral Hospital Tuesdays – until 7 p.m.
HealthPark Medical Center Wednesdays until 7 p.m.
Lee Memorial Hospital Thursdays until 7 p.m.
For more information, call 334-5333
The requirements to give blood are:
Age: At least 17 years old (16 with parental consent) and in good general health. There is no upper age limit.
Weight: Minimum of 110 pounds.
Identification: Must provide photo I.D.
Food: Eat a good meal within four hours before giving.