URGENT: Rochester Residents Asked to Roll Up Their Sleeves and Donate

An urgent plea for help has been issued in the Southeast Minnesota area due to a shortage of A+ and A- blood.  Donation centers are open now at 2 locations in Rochester, Minnesota.

Roll Up Your Sleeves!  There's an Urgent Need for Blood Donations in Rochester, Minnesota

With many people on vacation this time of the year and schedules being busier than normal, a huge need has developed as a result - blood.  Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center sent out a press release earlier today indicating that life-saving blood products are needed immediately.

2 Locations in Rochester, Minnesota where you can donate blood

• #1 - Mayo Clinic, Hilton Building, First Floor, 210 2nd St. SW, Rochester, MN 55902
  •  The Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center's location on the main floor of the Hilton Building is open weekdays from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with special late-night hours on Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• #2 - Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus, Joseph Building, Main Floor, Room M-86, 1216 Second St. SW, Rochester, MN 55902
  • The Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center's location at Joseph M-86 is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.How to make an appointment to donate blood in Rochester, Minnesota

Same-day appointments are available!  Just call (507) 284-4475 to see about openings today or at a time that works best for you.  . We have many same-day appointments available if you are not able to schedule your donation in advance

Learn more about the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program at their website here.

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