Baystate Health urges blood donations as Memorial Day nears

Bay State Health continues to hold blood drives around western Massachusetts. with one taking place today at the South Hadley Library. 22 News Reporter Claire Overton joins us live in studio with the importance of donating. Sierra and Christina. Bay State Health holds many blood drives at their health care centers. But they also travel around the community. to make it easier for people to donate. Today they set up at the South Hadley Library. allowing residents to swing by. fill out the necessary forms. and see if they qualify. All donations staying local. It definitely stays in our local community. It is a resource that is very needed and it's an easy way to help your neighbor. Especially as Memorial Day is approaching. accidents on the roadway including motorcycle accidents and car accidents both increase. And since Bay State is a level one trauma center. the worst of the worst are brought to them. so they could always use more blood donations. Maylatt said she believes that everyone should donate blood. At least one time in your lifetime. You never know who you could save or when you may need to be the recipient. Working for you Claire Overton 22 News.