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Urgent appeal for O Positive blood is made

By Staff | Dec 9, 2009

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.