Atkinson-Stuart Community Blood Drive Set For April 19
YANKTON, SD (MARCH 21, 2023) – LifeServe Blood Center and West Holt Medical Services in Atkinson are excited to announce their new lifesaving partnership. LifeServe Blood Center, ranked as one of the top 15 blood centers in the country provides blood products to 158 hospitals primarily in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa and is now the sole supplier of all blood and blood products to West Holt Medical Services.
LifeServe has supported many hospitals across Nebraska for years and now provides blood products to 18 total hospitals in Nebraska. Since the beginning of the year West Holt Medical Services have been receiving all of their blood products needed for patient care from LifeServe Blood Center.
“Giving back to the community is always the goal at WHMS,” says Andrea Kerkman, Medical Lab Scientist Team Leader at West Holt Medical Services. “Partnering with LifeServe allows us to do that now more than ever” 100% of the blood products needed at West Holt Memorial Hospital and the surrounding area hospitals now come from LifeServe blood donors. The strength of the community blood supply is dependent on local donors, businesses and organizations that donate and sponsor blood drives with LifeServe Blood Center.
To ensure West Holt Medical Services and its patients have the blood products they need, the community is hosting a blood drive in April at the Atkinson Community Center. LifeServe Blood Center and West Holt Medical Services are urging the community to boost the blood supply for local patients at this upcoming blood drive. Your donation will ensure those in your community in need of lifesaving blood products will receive them at a moment’s notice.
Atkinson Stuart Community Blood Drive
April 19
10:20 am – 2:40 pm
ATKINSON COMMUNITY CENTER
206 W 5th Street
“We’re thrilled to be offering community members in Atkinson and the surrounding area the opportunity to make sure their donation stays local,” said Danielle West, Director of PR and Marketing at LifeServe Blood Center. “You never know when you, your neighbor, a family member, or a friend may need a lifesaving blood transfusion; and when they do, those blood products will come from blood donors who give with LifeServe Blood Center.
Blood donors do more in one hour than most will do in a lifetime by giving the gift of life! If you’re interested in supporting West Holt Medical Services and donating blood at the Atkinson Community blood drive please contact LifeServe Blood Center at 1-800-287-4955. If you’re looking to become involved with the blood drive contact Kim Jensen Dietrich at 712-212-5016.
LifeServe Blood Center is a non-profit, community-based blood center that has served the needs of local hospitals and patients in our regions since 1947. As one of the 15 largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe provides blood products to 158 hospitals primarily in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. LifeServe is committed to saving lives by providing premier service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, quality blood supply for hospitals and patients. Your donation with LifeServe will help save your neighbor, a friend or family member or a stranger on the street. YOU make a difference in YOUR community. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800.287.4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.