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Bleed Blue Blood Drive 2022
May 14, 2021June 6-10 at Northwest Arkansas Donor Centers Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals are hosting our 15th annual Bleed Blue Blood Drive at CBCO’s Bentonville and Springdale donor centers! While supplies last, each Bleed Blue Blood Drive donor will receive: A voucher for two dugout premium seats to a Naturals […]
Read MoreFrequent Blood Donor Becomes a Blood Recipient & Meets Two of His Donors
March 3, 2021Sid McConnell, of Niangua, Missouri, has been a frequent blood donor at Community Blood Center of the Ozarks since 2002. In December 2020, he suddenly became a blood recipient when he underwent a quadruple bypass. While in the hospital, Sid noticed the “Thank The Donor” tags and learned how easy it would be to send […]
Read MoreSpringfield Mom Receives Blood and Platelets During Cancer Treatment
April 25, 2017“Every door we passed had a sign on the outside that read, ‘Chemo in progress,’” said Laura Winstead as she remembered being admitted to Cox Hospital in Springfield for what her physician said would be a couple of nights for tests. “My husband and I just looked at each other as I had a slow […]
Read MoreCritical Need For O-Negative & A-Negative Blood Donations
March 7, 2017MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2017 — We need YOUR help. Our supply of O-Negative blood remains below optimal levels. Won’t you please donate blood and give the gift of life for someone in need? Help us make sure the blood that is needed is on the shelves. Click HERE to find a mobile blood drive near you, or […]
Read MoreConquering Ulcerative Colitis: Athlete receives blood transfusions during treatment
August 30, 2016“I’ve been involved in sports and fitness my whole life,” said Dylan Harris, who earned a degree in Exercise and Movement Science at Missouri State University, became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Crossfit coach, and even participated in competitive bodybuilding. Despite his passion for health and taking excellent care of himself, Dylan became […]
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