American Red Cross blood drives are planned throughout the region.
To ensure the safety of patients and donors, eligibility requirements include that the person must be in good health and feeling well. Blood donors can participate every 56 days, up to six times per year.
Upcoming blood drives in Umatilla County:
- Sept 16, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Good Shepherd Medical Center, 610 NW 11th St., Hermiston.
- Sept. 17, 12:30-5:30 p.m. at VFW Post No. 922, 1221 SE Court Place, Pendleton.
- Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, 46314 Timine Way, Mission.
- Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate.
- Oct. 1, noon to 5 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 850 SW 11th St., Hermiston.
- Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Hermiston High School, 600 S. First St.
- Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston.
- Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 NW Carden Ave., Pendleton.
- Oct. 14, noon to 5 p.m. at CHI St. Anthony Hospital, 2801 St. Anthony Way, Pendleton.
- Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Good Shepherd Medical Center, 610 NW 11th St., Hermiston.
- Oct. 30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Umatilla High School, 1400 Seventh St.
Upcoming blood drives in Morrow County:
- Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heppner High School, 710 Morgan St.
- Oct. 21, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Riverside High School, 210 NE Boardman Ave.
Upcoming blood drives in John Day:
- Oct. 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 944 E. Main St.
- Oct. 29, 1-6 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 944 E. Main St.
Upcoming blood drives in La Grande:
- Sept. 17, noon to 6 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1802 Gekeler Lane, La Grande.
- Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1802 Gekeler Lane.
- Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at La Grande High School, 708 K Street.
In addition to these community collection sites, donations can be made at regional centers. For more information, including full eligibility requirements, or to schedule a blood donation appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.
