Blood Drive at Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville

Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville will host a blood drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, in the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) Bloodmobile at the hospital’s parking lot – 3000 Medical Center Parkway in Bentonville.

CBCO is the sole supplier of blood and plasma to patients at more than 40 area hospitals including Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, masks are required to ensure the safety of donors and staff members. Donors may schedule an appointment by visiting https://bit.ly/3g7XCUX.

Upon arrival at the scheduled appointment time, donors should wear a mask. If you do not have a mask, CBCO will provide one for you. Each donor will have their temperature taken in the screening area and staff members will be cleaning all equipment before and after each donor.

Appointments are strongly suggested so social distancing guidelines can be maintained and for optimal donor flow. If walk-in donors arrive and there is no availability at that time, CBCO will schedule them in a time slot or they may wait outside or in their car and walk-ins will be contacted if there is a no-show.

To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and present a valid photo ID. CBCO offers the following tips if you plan to make a donation:

• Drink plenty of water or juice the night and morning before you donate.

• Eat a well-balanced meal around 2-3 hours before giving.

• Bring your photo ID which is required for all donors.

For more information, call (800) 280-5337 or donors may schedule an appointment by visiting https://bit.ly/3g7XCUX.

About Northwest Health

Northwest Health is the largest health system in Northwest Arkansas with five hospitals: Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville, Northwest Medical Center – Springdale, Northwest Medical Center – Willow Creek Women’s Hospital, Siloam Springs Regional Hospital and Northwest Health Physicians’ Specialty Hospital. The system has 487 beds, a combined medical staff of more than 900 physicians and more than 2,400 employees working together to provide quality healthcare for the region. The system also includes Northwest Health Emergency Department Fayetteville, a 24/7 standalone emergency department with advanced technology. Northwest Health Physicians' Specialty Hospital is owned in part by physicians.

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