Siloam Springs Regional Hospital will host a blood drive in remembrance of Cody Pickering from noon-6 p.m. on Friday, July 10, in the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Bloodmobile at the SSRH parking lot -- 603 N. Progress Ave. in Siloam Springs.
Because of the covid-19 pandemic, CBCO will adhere to government guidelines to ensure the safety of donors and staff members.
Donors should schedule an appointment by visiting https://www.cbco.org/ donate-blood/. Upon arrival at the scheduled appointment time, donors should wear a mask. If you do not have a mask, CBCO will provide one for you. Each donor will have his or her temperature taken in the screening area and staff members will be cleaning all equipment before and after each donor.
Appointments are strongly suggested so social distancing guidelines can be maintained and for optimal donor flow. If walk-in donors arrive and there is no availability at that time, CBCO will schedule them in a time slot or they may wait outside or in their car and walk-ins will be contacted if there is a no show.
To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and present a valid photo ID. CBCO offers the following tips if you plan to make a donation:
• Drink plenty of water or juice the night and morning before you donate.
• Eat a well-balanced meal around 2-3 hours before giving.
• Bring your photo ID which is required for all donors.
For more information, call 800-280-5337 or visit www.cbco.org.
About Siloam Springs Regional Hospital
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital is a 73 licensed-bed facility with 42 private patient rooms. It is accredited by the State of Arkansas Department of Health Services and The Joint Commission. Some services include inpatient and outpatient surgery, emergency medicine, medical, surgical and intensive care units, obstetrics, outpatient diagnostic services and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. With more than 50 physicians on the medical staff, Siloam Springs Regional Hospital provides compassionate, customer-focused care. SSRH is an affiliate of Northwest Health, the largest health system in Northwest Arkansas. Siloam Springs Regional Hospital is located at 603 N. Progress Ave. in Siloam Springs. For more information, visit NorthwestHealth.com.