Upcoming blood drives

The following are upcoming Mississippi Valley Blood Center (MVRBC) blood drives in the local area:

?The Henry County community will host a blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the E3 Center, in Mt. Pleasant from 2 to 6 p.m.

?The Winfield Lions Club will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Winfield VFW, from 3 to 6:30 p.m.

Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. or MVRBC Donor Card is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center at (800)747-5401.

Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donors.

MVRBC is the provider of blood and blood components to more than 90 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. In your area, MVRBC is the exclusive provider to Great River Health Systems, Henry County Health Center.