Mercyhealth to hold blood drives with Rock River Valley Blood Center

Mercyhealth to hold blood drives with Rock River Valley Blood Center

MCHENRY, Illinois—Mercyhealth will welcome the Rock River Valley Blood Center to several Mercyhealth locations for blood drives in December.

· Monday, December 15, 1-6 pm, Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center–Harvard, 901 Grant St.

· Tuesday, December 16, 10 am-2 pm, Mercyhealth Woodstock, 200 Lake Ave.

· Friday, December 19, 10 am-2 pm, Mercyhealth Hospital and Physician Clinic–Crystal Lake, 875 S. Route 31.

One blood donation can save up to three lives. Eligible donors must be in good health, at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. Sixteen-year-olds may donate with parental consent. Each donor can give blood every 56 days.

The actual donation takes approximately 10 minutes, while the whole process, from check in to completion, takes approximately one hour.

To schedule a donation time call (815) 965-8751 or visit RRVCB.org. Walk-ins are always welcome.