INDIANAPOLIS – Versiti Blood Center of Indiana has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations.
Versiti has seen a drastic drop in appointments and the blood center anticipates the available inventory of blood to be at less than a one-day supply soon. Versiti strives for at least a three-day supply of blood, so it can be ready to serve all patients, even during unexpected events.
While all blood types are needed, Type O negative blood, used to treat trauma patients in emergencies, is in particular need. Only about 7% of donors have Type O negative blood, making it extremely important for those individuals to donate.
Versiti is urgently seeking donors for more than 2,500 open appointments at community blood drives and donation centers throughout the state and has extended hours at donor center locations through June 21, to provide more flexibility for donors. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.
Donor center locations:
- Indianapolis: 3450 N. Meridian St.
- Fishers: 11005 Allisonville Road
- Carmel: 726 Adams St., Suite 150
- Greenwood: 8739 U.S. 31 South
- Terre Haute: 2021 S. Third St.
- Lafayette: 2200 Elmwood Ave., Suite D-16