For the City Times

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Riverview Hospital community blood drives are held twice monthly in the hospital’s lower level conference center.

The December blood drives will be Dec.17, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Dec. 23, 2-7 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.