Ozarks Healthcare and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks to host Blood Drive Aug. 18

In collaboration with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), Ozarks Healthcare is encouraging community members to “go wild” and give blood at a blood drive on Aug. 18.
The Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, and while supplies last, successful donors who give blood at the drive held at Ozarks Healthcare on Friday, Aug. 18, in the Willard Hunter Classroom in the Ozarks Healthcare Parkway Center at 1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd. in West Plains between noon and 6:00 p.m. will receive a free t-shirt and a voucher redeemable for two free Dickerson Park Zoo general admission tickets. Tickets are valid through July 31, 2024. No other discounts or coupons apply.
The CBCO provides all blood for patients at Ozarks Healthcare, as well as dozens of healthcare facilities across the Ozarks. Each blood drive donation can help save the lives of up to three people.
Before the blood drive, donors are asked to take a few steps to ensure that donations run smoothly:
1. Drink plenty of water or juice the night and morning before you donate.
2. Eat a well-balanced meal around 2-3 hours before giving.
3. Bring your photo ID - Photo ID is now required for all donors.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged to minimize potential wait times at the blood drive. Donors can schedule an appointment at https://www.cbco.org/donate-blood/ or by calling 417-227-5006.