WMMC to Host Blood Drive: Donate Blood, Save a Life

Every person that donates blood at this event will receive a pair of Royals tickets for their donation!

Warrensburg, MO (June 26, 2018)—Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) Tuesday, July 10^th, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The blood drive will take place in WMMC, located at 403 Burkarth Road, in the Innes Building, Conference Room 1. Royals Weeks are here. As a thanks to the community, all blood and platelet donors at the blood drive will receive 2 Royals tickets.

How to Book Your Appointment:

Book your appointment today at esavealifenow.org, click “Donate” and enter Sponsor Code: westernmomed. For additional details, please call 1-800-688-0900, or contact Valerie Leuschen at (660) 262–7479 or vleuschen@wmmc.com.

Can I donate?

Donating blood is safe and easy. Donors must be at least 16 years old and in good health. Minors under the age of 17 must have their parent’s consent to participate. Donors age 16-18 are also subject to additional height and weight restrictions. Donors age 76 and older can continue to donate blood if they meet all donor criteria and present a physician’s letter allowing them to donate. It is recommended that donors get a good night’s sleep, eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids before donating. For more information, please visit savealifenow.org.

About Western Missouri Medical Center
Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) is a fully-accredited acute care county medical center located in Warrensburg, MO. WMMC prides itself in emergency care, obstetrics, orthopedic and general surgery, family healthcare, internal medicine, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care, rehabilitation services and more. Inpatient services include medical, surgical, intensive, obstetrical, orthopedic, pediatric and skilled nursing care, as well as a wide range of therapeutic and diagnostic outpatient services. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Learn more at WMMC.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Tara Carlyle
System Director of Communications and Development
(660) 262-7497
tcarlyle@wmmc.com