Blood supply at historically low levels, several area donation drives planned

NEBRASKA — One of the nation’s largest providers of blood says its blood supply is at a 10-year low.
The American Red Cross provides 40 percent of the country’s blood. The agency says the typical winter lull in donations because of poor weather, breaks from school and holiday activities is exacerbated by the challenges of the pandemic. The Red Cross warns that some patients requiring a blood transfusion could face delays in care if the blood supply doesn’t improve.
There is no blood donation waiting period regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
Those who donate between December 17-January 2 will receive a Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt. You can schedule and appointment online, via the Red Cross Blood Donor App or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Cass County
Louisville
12/29/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Louisville Senior Center, Louisville Senior Center, 423 Elm St
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Gage County
Beatrice
12/18/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., YMCA Beatrice, 1801 Scott Street
12/29/2021: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m., Holiday Inn, 4005 N 6th Street
12/29/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Holiday Inn, 4005 N 6th Street
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Jefferson County
Plymouth
12/27/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Plymouth Community Center, 307 East Main Street
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Johnson County
Tecumseh
12/28/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tecumseh State Correctional Institute, 2725 North Hwy 50
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Lancaster County
Lincoln
12/17/2021: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3825 Wildbriar Ln
12/17/2021: 12:45 p.m. - 5 p.m., Nebraska Heart Institute Medical Office Bldg., 7440 S. 91st Street
12/17/2021: 12:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., Southeast Nebraska Chapter, 4600 Valley Road
12/22/2021: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., St Marks United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd
12/23/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Holiday Inn Southwest, 2500 Tamarin Ridge Rd
12/23/2021: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Lancaster Event Center, 4100 N 84th St
12/27/2021: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., North American Martyrs Catholic Church, 1101 Isaac Dr.
12/28/2021: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wyuka Stables, 3600 "O" Street
12/28/2021: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Southeast Nebraska Chapter, 4600 Valley Road
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Otoe County
Nebraska City
12/23/2021: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Walmart, 2101 S. 11th Street
Talmage
12/30/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Talmage Community Building, Main Street
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Saline County
Crete
12/21/2021: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., VFW Club, 130 West 13 Street