The Blood Connection will host a blood drive at Transylvania Regional Hospital on Thursday, August 27, from 9 am to 2 pm. The blood mobile will be set up in the back of the emergency department parking lot at Transylvania Regional Hospital.
Donors are encouraged to make an appointment before the blood drive to better control social distancing. To schedule an appointment, click here. Walk-ins are welcome. A donor card or photo ID is required. All donors will receive a $20 VISA card.
The Blood Connection is now offering COVID-19 antibody testing with every blood donation. Please be aware that this is not COVID-19 diagnostic testing. Positive test results do not confirm infection or immunity.
The following guidelines are also being followed to protect against the spread of COVID-19: