Health & Fitness
Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In West Windsor
January is National Blood Donor Month.
WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ - The American Red Cross will host a blood drive in West Windsor as part of National Blood Donor Month.
The blood drive will take place on Jan. 31, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road.
January is one of the most difficult times of the year to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients, according to the American Red Cross.
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Busy holiday schedules, extreme winter weather and seasonal illnesses often impact donor turnout this time of year.
To make an appointment to donate blood or platelets, download the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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Another way to help keep the blood supply strong in the new year is to host a Red Cross blood drive. To learn more about hosting a blood drive and to sign up, visit RedCrossBlood.org/HostADrive.
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