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Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge Summer Blood Drive June 29th

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Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge and United Blood Services will host a summer blood drive:

Friday, June 29th
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge First Floor Classrooms

Anyone 16 years of age (with parental consent) and over, and weighing at least 110 pounds and in good health is invited to donate.  Donors need a photo ID to donate.  Everyone who donates receives a free cholesterol test and a free gift.  Donors also receive points in United Blood Services “Hero in You” online rewards program. 

Did you know?
On average, someone in America needs a blood transfusion every three seconds.   One person can save up to three lives by donating just one pint of blood.