
Mississippi Blood Services is reporting an urgent need for blood donations due to Hurricane Gustav. Hospitals and blood drawing stations across the state closed because of the storm, creating a shortage of available blood. If you don't have time to volunteer or money to donate, you can still stop by MBS' Jackson location:
Mississippi Blood Services Main Center
1995 Lakeland Drive (Next to Penn's Fish House)
Jackson, MS 39216-5095
Phone: (601)981-3232, (888) 90-BLOOD or (888)902-5663
Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thurs. 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sat. 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sun. Appointment Only
Other MBS Locations
Also see:
Jackpedia: Hurricane Gustav for more ways to help.
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Feb 10, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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