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Facebook post from the Northern California Community Blood Bank:

A slowdown in donations at the end of December and into the new year has left us in need of Type O donors, especially Type O-. We are now entering the third week of January with no O- blood available at the blood bank. While local hospitals still have limited supplies on their shelves, once those units are used, we have nothing available to replenish them. If you are Type O-negative, please donate as soon as possible.

O-negative donors are universal donors, meaning your blood can be given to any blood type and is especially vital in emergency situations when a patient’s blood type is unknown.

Donate today:

• Bloodmobile at Wildberries Marketplace in Arcata: 12:00–6:00 PM
• Blood Bank on Harrison: Open until 6:00 PM

If you’re unable to donate today, please visit nccbb.org to view our bloodmobile schedule and blood bank hours. Please spread the word.