For the City Times

Twice, monthly, Aspirus Riverview hosts blood drives in the hospital’s lower level conference center.

The March blood drives will be Tuesday, Mar. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Monday, Mar. 28, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. No appointment is needed. To accommodate donors, there are six donor chairs available.

Anyone with questions regarding their blood donation eligibility is encouraged to call the Blood Center of Northcentral Wisconsin’s toll-free number at 866-566-5900. People with medical conditions, are taking any medications, or have had piercings in the last 12 months are asked to call the toll-free number before attending a blood drive to find out if they are eligible to donate.

Aspiris Riverview hospital is located at 410 Dewey St. in Wisconsin Rapids.