For the City Times

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Blood drives will be held in the former East Junior High School Music Room at 311 Lincoln Street in Wisconsin Rapids on Feb. 16, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Feb. 22, 2-7 p.m.

Appointments are encouraged. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 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.