Appointments are strongly encouraged to manage donor flow. To schedule your appointment, call 417-227-5006, or go to www.cbco.org/donate-blood.

Community Blood Drive 

Ozarks Healthcare is encouraging community members to roll up their sleeves and help save local lives at its upcoming blood drive with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO).

This October's campaign comes with an extra incentive: “You Otter Give Blood!” Through October 31, successful CBCO donors will receive, while supplies last, a “You Otter Give Blood” T-shirt and a voucher redeemable for two free admissions to Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, a $38 value.

CBCO is the sole provider of blood, platelets and plasma to more than 40 hospitals throughout northwest Arkansas, southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas. Across the Ozarks, someone’s friend, family member, coworker, neighbor or loved one needs blood every seven minutes. One blood donation can help as many as three patients.

Blood Drive Information

Date: Friday, Oct. 23
Time: noon - 6 p.m. 
Location: Ozarks Healthcare's Willard Hunter Classroom, Parkway Center, 1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd., West Plains, MO

Appointments are encouraged to help minimize wait times, although walk-ins are welcome.

To schedule an appointment, call 417-227-5006 or visit: www.cbco.org/donate-blood

Before You Donate

Donors can help ensure a smooth donation experience by:

Drinking plenty of water or juice the night before and morning of the drive.
Eating a well-balanced meal approximately two to three hours before donating.
Bringing a photo ID, which is required for all donors.

Donors are encouraged to make an appointment today and help strengthen the local blood supply.