HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital to host Community Blood Drive Tuesday, September 7th.

Effingham, IL – HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital will host a Community Blood Drive from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm on Tuesday, September 7th at 503 N. Maple, inside Auditorium.

What: HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Community Blood Drive

When: Tuesday, September 7th, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm

Where: Auditorium, 503 N. Maple, Effingham, IL

Appointments: To donate, please contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70739 to locate the drive. Masks and appointments are required.

Donor Eligibility Criteria: Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before 7/13/21 are eligible to give at this drive.

About Blood Donation: Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donors.

About ImpactLife: ImpactLife is the provider of blood and blood components to more than 100 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin. In your area, ImpactLife is the exclusive provider to HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital.

All donors will receive a voucher for either a long sleeve 1/4 zip athletic pullover or a $10 gift card redeemable at Amazon, Lowe’s, Target, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, or Walmart! Every donor will also be entered in a drawing to win a $500 gift card!!