BLOOD DRIVES: Van Buren High School

Van Buren High School

KEOSAUQUA - Van Buren High School will host a community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 27 in the school gym.

Donors who last gave blood on or before Jan. 2 are eligible to give at this drive

For appointments to donate, contact a member of Student Council or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5286 to locate the drive.

Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age, although a 16-year-old with parental permission can donate; a permission form is available through www.bloodcenter.org. Donors must weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure can be accepted as eligible donors. For questions about eligibility, call the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center at 800-747-5401.

Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is the provider of blood and blood components to more than 90 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. It is the exclusive provider to Van Buren County Hospital.