O Negative blood supplies are low

AURORA, IL.  – Heartland Blood Centers, a non-for-profit medical organization servicing 38 area hospitals, is struggling to meet the needs of patients with O Negative blood type in area hospitals.

Blood donors are needed now to help offset this shortage.

Blood donors can schedule a time to give by calling 1-800-7 TO GIVE. Donors can also visit www.heartlandbc.org for listings of blood drives in the community and listings of center locations. 

To be a blood donor, individuals must be at least 17 years old or 16 with written parental permission; weigh at least 110 pounds; be symptom free of cold, flu and allergies; and be in general good health. Donors who have traveled outside the United States within the past 12 months should contact Heartland to determine eligibility.