Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is inviting the public to participate in its annual fall blood drive on Nov. 2, 2018. The event will be held at the Touchette Elderly Apartments in the Community Room, located at 5880 Bond Avenue in Centreville, Ill.
“The need for blood transfusions, not just locally but around the world, is so great,” said Felecia Jackson, community outreach specialist at TRH. “The generous donations from participants will help people in our very own community. It’s a great feeling and a great way to give back.”
The blood drive is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. through the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC). Blood donation can take 45 minutes to one hour and light snacks will be served to all donors. To learn about donor eligibility you can contact MVRBC Donor Support at 800-747-5401 ext. 1281.
To schedule a time slot to donate, contact Felecia Jackson at 618-332-6119 or fjackson@touchette.org. To learn more about Touchette Regional Hospital, visit www.touchette.org.
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About Touchette Regional Hospital
Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is a general acute care hospital that has proudly served the communities of the Metro-East for more than 60 years. TRH offers Cardiopulmonary, Laboratory, Radiology, Home Healthcare, Medical Specialty Services, Pharmacy, Transportation, Sleep Center, Physical Therapy, Senior Care Services, Start Now Breast Cancer Awareness Program, Obstetrical Services, 24-hour Emergency Department, New Vision/Substance Abuse Program, Special Needs Dentistry for children, Behavioral Health (inpatient and outpatient), Medical/Surgical/Telemetry, Intensive Care and Surgical Services (inpatient and outpatient). For more information, visit www.touchette.org.