blood drives

The Blood Center holding emergency blood drives

The Blood Center is in need of extra blood donations. Low donor turnout coupled with increased usage has put a strain on inventory levels at the Blood Center. The Blood Center has partnered with Singing River Health…

Donating blood during the COVID-19 pandemic

Many blood drives across the county had to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, making the need for donating even more important. A socially distant blood drive was held in Ocean Springs today in effort to help fill the…

Red Cross hit hard during COVID-19 pandemic

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, emergencies don’t stop and neither does the American Red Cross. Local volunteers are still working every day at providing comfort and care after disasters of all sizes including house fires. Even during this pandemic, hospital…

Blood drives across the Coast

Blood banks across the region are in desperate need of help. Over the next few days there are a number of opportunities for you to roll up your sleeves and pitch in. The Blood Center is hosting two blood drives,…