News briefs: Upcoming blood drives as blood and platelet donors needed

Chillicothe Gazette
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CHILLICOTHE – The American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure a strong blood supply.

The start of summer can shake up normal routines, but it’s important for donation appointments to stay on the calendar – especially as Memorial Day weekend approaches. More than 42 million Americans are expected to travel over the holiday, meaning fewer donors may be available to give.

Appointments are critical this week for people waiting for lifesaving care. Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule a time to give now.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities

Chillicothe

June 7: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., VA Medical Center, 17273 St. Rt 104, Building 9

June 9: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., iHeartMEDIA Blood Bash at the South Central Ohio Chapter, 181 N Bridge St

June 9: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., iHeartMEDIA Blood Bash at the South Central Ohio Chapter, 181 N Bridge St

Citizen forum from Ohio Nuclear Free Network being held June 10

PIKETON -- The Ohio Nuclear Free Network is holding a citizen forum on "Radioactive Contamination Environment and Public Health and the Future of the Portsmouth Nuclear Site," at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at the Comfort Inn, 7525 US-23, Piketon.

Speakers include:

  • Michael E. Ketterer, PhD, analytic chemist and Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Arizona University “Contamination is forever: Radioisotopes near PORTS”

  • Joseph J. Mangano, MPH, MBA, epidemiologist and Executive Director, Radiation and Public Health Project “Soaring Death Rate Near Ohio Uranium Plant”*

  • Mr. Mangano will be releasing his latest seven-county study

  • Terry J. Lodge, Esq. Specializing in Environmental Law and Civil Rights “Is Piketon's disastrous past prelude to even worse?"

Following the presentations, there will be a Q&A.Livestream or watch later on the ONFN YouTube Channel: @OhioNuclearFreeNetwork. Search for this title to find the 2022 RPHP Report on Health Risk to Local Residents from the Portsmouth Plant

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