For the Rapids City Times

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Blood drives are held twice monthly in Aspirus Riverview Hospital’s lower level conference center, 410 Dewey St., Wisconsin Rapids.

The February blood drives will be Feb. 19, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Feb. 25, 2-7 p.m.

For more information, call the Blood Center of Northcentral Wisconsin 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 before attending a blood drive to find out if they are eligible to donate.

Blood donated at the Aspirus Riverview Hospital blood drives is used to help patients in the community, as well as throughout central Wisconsin.