In order to fill the gap, Putnam Hospital Center will run a blood drive Thursday, Dec. 22 for the public and employees of the hospital.
In the New York-Penn blood services region, the Red Cross needs to collect approximately 1,000 units of blood each day to meet the needs of patients.
A commemorative Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt will be provided to donors while supplies last.
For appointments, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code "Putnam Hospital." Walk-ins are also welcome.
The blood drive is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Michael T. Weber Conference Room 2, 670 Stoneleigh Ave., Carmel, N.Y.
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