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Amid the ongoing challenges of recruiting blood donors during the COVID-19 pandemic, local nonprofit Memorial Blood Centers (MBC) is facing a shortage of blood and platelet donations. The need for blood is constant, but due to the pandemic, many drives have been canceled or postponed. To replenish supplies for the Northland’s hospitals, trauma centers, and air ambulance bases, more healthy donors are needed at blood drives and donor centers in the coming weeks. Appointments can be made online at MBC.ORG or by calling 1-888-GIVE-BLD (888-448-3253). Blood donation is safe and essential, and MBC has a COVID-19 self-screening policy in addition to general eligibility guidelines. In general, you may be eligible to donate if you are:

Make a Difference: Food donations, reading opportunity and more

× EVENTS American Red Cross blood drives: To make an appointment or for more information, download the Red Cross blood donor app, visit redcrossblood.org, call 800-733-2767 or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Noon to 6 p.m. today, April 7, American Red Cross, 2524 Maple Grove Road. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 8, UMD Kirby Student Center, 1049 University Drive. Noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 8, Assembly of God, 102 Lake Ave., Hill City. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 9, Shriners Events Center, 5152 Miller Trunk Highway. Do you like to read aloud? The Lighthouse Center for Vital Living needs volunteers who will read the newspaper once a month. Reading takes place at the Lighthouse in a recording booth that is COVID-19 safe. To learn more, email Michelle at michjunt@gmail.com.

Make a Difference for March 17, 2021 | Duluth News Tribune

Make a Difference for March 17, 2021 | Duluth News Tribune
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SLC Public Health holding vaccine clinic at AICHO for priority populations

Alejandra Palacios Created: March 17, 2021 11:31 AM St. Louis County Public Health is looking to fill slots for a vaccine clinic they are holding for priority populations this Friday at AICHO. The vaccine clinic will be March 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 212 West 2nd Street in Downtown Duluth. They are focusing on priority populations which includes BIPOC (black, indigenous and people of color), LGBTQ, those experiencing homelessness or those who have a disability. Candidates also need to be either 16 years of age or older with two or more underlying medical conditions or 45 years of age and older with one or more underlying medical conditions. Click here for the full list of underlying health conditions.

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