Donate blood at North Highlands Fire Station

Members of the community are invited to donate blood on Friday, Feb. 6, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the North Highlands Fire Station, 504 Fishkill Road in Cold Spring.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Dottie Gilman 845-424-3456.

If you have medical eligibility questions, call 1-800-688-0900. Those interested in giving blood should eat and drink well the day of, and remember to bring identification with photo or signature. Donors must be between 16 and 75 years of age. Donors over the age of 76 may donate with a note from their physician. Donors 16 years of age require parental permission on a New York Blood Center form (available online at nybc.org and at the drive). Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds.

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