FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 23, 2008

St. John’s Mercy Hospital to Host Community Blood Drives Wednesday, Sept. 17 and Thursday, Sept. 18  

St. John’s Mercy Hospital will host community blood drives on Wednesday, Sept. 17 and Thursday, Sept. 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Blood Donor Room of the Mercy Medical Building, 851 E. Fifth Street, in Washington. Walk-ins are welcome.

All presenting donors at the hospital will receive t-shirts to thank them for their support.

Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental permission), and no older than 78 years of age, 110 lbs., and in good health. Donors should allow eight weeks between donations. Blood donated during the drive supports the need at St. John’s Mercy.

For more information on hosting a St. John’s Mercy Hospital community blood drive at your school, business, organization or place of worship, contact Cheryl Barkhurst, donor recruitment coordinator, St. John’s Mercy Hospital, at 314-302-9402.

St. John’s Mercy Hospital is a member of the Sisters of Mercy Health System­.

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