OCH blood drive planned July 30-31

GRAVETTE -- Ozarks Community Hospital, CV's Family Foods and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks are planning a two-day community blood drive for July 30 and 31. Thursday, July 30, the bloodmobile will be located at Ozarks Community Hospital, 1101 S.W. Jackson Street S.W., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Friday, July 31, the bloodmobile will move to CV's Family Foods parking lot at the 4-way stop in Gravette.

Blood donations are especially needed at this time, organizers say. Appointments are strongly recommended to manage the flow of donors. To reserve a time to donate, call 479-344-6464.

All blood donors will receive a CBCO throwback T-shirt and a $5 gift card while supplies last.