Lakes area communities host blood drives
Donors are needed now to prevent further delays to patient care. Donors in July have options for a hat, gift card or chance to win gas for a year. Schedule an appointment to give blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 800-733-2767 or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
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Donors are needed now to prevent further delays to patient care.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities include:
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 9, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 6190 Fairview Road, Baxter,
Crow Wing Energized: Bingo to Combat Isolation
Those feeling socially isolated and who are dealing with chronic loneliness, are advised to reach out to their family, friends, and neighbors. Cabin Fever Bingo is a way to work on improving overall health and well-being.
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Karen Johnson I Crow Wing Energized | 8:00 am, Jan. 11, 2021 ×
Some of the activities can be completed quickly while other squares will take a little longer. Examples include: Send a thank you to an essential worker; or, complete/update your health care directive. Submitted photo
An estimated 1 in 5 adults over the age of 50 are affected by isolation, according to the AARP Foundation.