10 blood drives scheduled across Mercer County in November

DAYTON, Ohio — Versiti Blood Center of Ohio will host 10 community blood drives across Mercer County in November. Residents are encouraged to schedule an appointment and help support the blood needs of local hospitals and patients.

Upcoming Mercer County Blood Drives include:

• Maria Stein American Legion: Wednesday, Nov. 4, noon-6 p.m., Maria Stein American Legion Community Room, 8140 state Route 119, Maria Stein, OH 45860.
• Lincoln Electric Coldwater: Thursday, Nov. 12, 8-10 a.m., 911 N. Second St., Coldwater, OH 45828.
• R&R Fabrications: Thursday, Nov. 12, noon-2:30 p.m., 601 E. Washington St., St. Henry, OH 45883.
• Saint Henry EMS: Saturday, Nov. 14, 8-11 a.m., Saint Henry Emergency Medical Services Building, 436 Western Ave., St. Henry, OH 45883.
• AMS Seat Structures: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 8:30-10:30 a.m., 1401 Industrial Drive East, Fort Recovery, OH 45846.
• Fort Recovery High School: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 400 Butler St., Fort Recovery, OH 45846.
• Mercer Health Hospital: Tuesday, Nov. 17, noon-6 p.m., 800 W. Main St., Coldwater, OH 45828.
• Wright State Lake Campus: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., James Dicke Hall, 7600 Lake Campus Drive, Celina, OH 45822.
• Mercer Health Doctors' Urgent Care Celina: Monday, Nov. 23, 2:30-5:30 p.m., 950 S. Main St., Celina, OH 45822.
• Mercer County Fairgrounds: Monday, Nov. 30, 2:30-5:30 p.m., PBS Animal Health Building, 1001 W. Market St., Celina, OH 45822.

Walk-ins are welcome, or you can make an appointment by calling (937) 461-3220. To register online, please visit our website at VersitiDayton.org.

Blood donation is a direct way to support patients receiving treatment for cancer, undergoing surgery, managing chronic conditions or recovering from traumatic injuries. Each appointment helps strengthen the blood supply available to hospitals and communities.