The Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center will be having a blood drive at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library Tuesday.
The blood drive will take place starting at 1:30 p.m. and going until 5:30 p.m. at the public library on Bethel Street. All blood types are desperately needed, as the blood center works to meet demand for a much needed blood supply in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has made it difficult to receive donations.
Donors must be at least 17 years old—16 year olds can give with parental permission—weigh at least 115 pounds and wait 56 days between donations.
Medications must be checked with staff before donating. All donors must show a photo ID and are advised to eat well before and after giving. For more information, call the center at (270) 885-0728.