Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center

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Regional blood center invites the community to its Save Our Summer donation drive

Over the summer, blood banks often receive less donations while the need for blood rises. To encourage people to donate, the Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center in Hopkinsville is hosting its Save Our Summer donation drive this week. Blood Center Director Madi Richardson says during the warmer months people tend to be away from home more, which can lead to usual donors being unavailable, as well as more accidents occurring […]

todayJuly 13, 2026 5

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Local blood center director spotlights their need for donations

During winter, blood shortages often occur, and Madi Richardson, the director of the Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center’s Hopkinsville location, is encouraging folks to come out and donate. Richardson is the new director of the Hopkinsville center, and she recently appeared on WHOP to share how folks can donate much-needed blood. During inclement winter weather, Richardson says more vehicle wrecks and other incidents occur, where those involved may need blood […]

todayFebruary 9, 2026 4

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Regional blood center invites community to donate at upcoming blood drive

Blood supplies in Kentucky are running low and to ensure those in need have the vital resource, the Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center is hosting a blood drive in partnership with the Hopkinsville Rotary Club in October. Beth Lancaster from the regional blood center appeared at Tuesday’s Rotary Club meeting where she spotlighted the upcoming blood drive and what the center does.  When people think about blood donations, Lancaster says […]

todaySeptember 24, 2024 4

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Regional blood center works toward combating summer blood shortages

As children are on summer break and families are on vacation, the summer marks a point in the year where blood supplies start to dwindle, according to the American Red Cross. Beth Lancaster the Coordinator of Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center in Hopkinsville appeared on WHOP to talk about their plans to ensure the Blood Center has a healthy supply of blood. Lancaster says they will be kicking off their […]

todayJuly 24, 2023 7

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