For the City Times

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Two blood drives will be held in the former East Junior High School Music Room, 311 Lincoln Street, Wisconsin Rapids on Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Jan. 25, 2 -7 p.m.

Appointments are encouraged, by calling the Blood Center of Northcentral Wisconsin at 866-566-5900. People with medical conditions or who are taking any medications are asked to call the toll-free number before attending a blood drive to find out if they are eligible to donate.

COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Donations

The Blood Center of Northcentral Wisconsin is accepting donations of COVID-19 convalescent plasma, a potentially life-saving treatment for critically ill COVID-19 patients. If you have had COVID-19, and it has been at least 14 days since your last symptoms, or 14 days since your positive test if asymptomatic, please contact the Blood Center at 866-566-5900 if you are interested in donating COVID-19 convalescent plasma.