Health on the go! Blood drive and mammogram buses on January 26

Health on the go! Blood drive and mammogram buses on January 26

Emma Martinez, Editor in Chief

Blood Assurance and CHI Memorial Hospital will both be at Lee University on Jan. 26 to provide different healthcare services to Lee Students.

Blood Assurance will be hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The Bloodmobile will be on the corner of 11th and Church Street. Sign ups are available on their website. They are also offering a limited supply of free blankets to those who donate blood. 

When donating blood, Blood Assurance recommends that you eat a good meal, avoid energy drinks, drink extra water and bring your government issued ID. For more information on preparing to donate blood, visit Blood Assurance’s website. 

CHI Memorial Hospital will be in the Mobile Mammography Bus giving mammograms from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. They will be located on Church Street between the PCSU and the Dixon Center. To schedule an appointment, call 423-495-4040. Bring photo ID and your insurance card to the appointment. 

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