Wellness: Friday blood drive still needs donors

Fifty open donation slots between 7 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. are still available for Friday’s blood drive for the American Red Cross in the lower Storz Pavilion.

The Red Cross has said that its blood supplies are critically low.

Donors are asked to bring a donor card or photo ID. Drink plenty of fluids and eat a large meal before donating. Double red cells will be collected at this blood drive.

To make an appointment, visit the American Red Cross website (sponsor code 009495), call the Wellness Center at 402-552-2775 or email wcenter@nebraskamed.com. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged.