Area blood drives set

Southeast Iowa Blood Center announces four upcoming area blood drives.

A blood drive sponsored by Birmingham Lions Club is scheduled from 2:30-6:30 p.m. March 31 at the Birmingham Lions Building.

Donors who last gave blood before Feb. 3 are eligible.

To schedule an appointment, call Harry Anderson at (319) 498-4201.

A Van Buren High School blood drive sponsored by National Honor Society will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1 at the Van Buren High School gym in Keosauqua.

Eligible donors for the Van Buren High School blood drive last gave blood before Feb. 4.

Call (800) 452-1097, or contact Audry Ekle or National Honor Society members to schedule an appointment.

A Batavia community blood drive is scheduled from 3-7 p.m. April 5 at Batavia Senior Citizen Community Center in Batavia.

Donors who last gave blood before Feb. 8 are eligible.

To schedule an appointment, call (800) 452-1097.

A Jefferson County blood drive will be held from 2-7 p.m. April 5 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Center.

Eligible donors for the Jefferson County drive last gave blood before Feb. 8.

Call (800) 452-1097 to schedule an appointment.

Donors must be at least 16 years old, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Photo identification or blood donor card is required to donate; 16-year-old donors must present a signed parental consent form, available from blood center offices. Controlled high blood pressure and diabetics are acceptable.