Community Blood Center of the Ozarks has issued a code yellow alert for all negative blood types. There is less than a two-day supply on hospital shelves.
CBCO will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Texas County Memorial Hospital.
More than 275 donations are needed to meet the needs of patients in 37 area hospitals. A single blood donation can save the lives of up to three people.
Eligibility requirements include weighing at least 110 pounds, being in general good health and a present ID.
For more information, call 800-280-5337 or visit www.cbco.org.