Blood drive scheduled Sept. 16

Blood donors are encouraged to show up Friday, Sept. 16, for the LifeSouth blood drive.

The drive, sponsored by the Whitfield Regional Hospital Auxiliary, will be held in the Demopolis Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. While pre-registration is encouraged, walk-ins are welcome.

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 125 hospitals in Florida, Georgia and Alabama, including WRH. It is committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 30 donor centers, 50 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, the LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is available when needed