The community blood supply has reached dangerously low levels that could potentially affect patient well-being.
There is less than a one-day blood supply of several blood types critical to patient wellness, and LifeStream blood bank is urging community residents come forward this week to make a difference to patients in need by giving blood.
All donation types and all blood types are needed at this time. Blood is needed for surgeries, cancer treatments, to treat accident, burn and trauma victims, and for newborn babies and women giving birth.
The blood donation process is faster and more convenient than ever when donors – the day of donation – go to LStream.org and click on “ExpressPass.” Required paperwork may be reviewed and the donor questionnaire completed before the donor arrives at the collection site.
To set an appointment or locate mobile drive locations, call 800-879-4484 or go to LStream.org.
Locations and hours for LifeStream donor centers follow:
San Bernardino, 384 W. Orange Show Road: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Riverside, 4006 Van Buren Blvd.: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday; 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Riverside, 4006 Van Buren Blvd.: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday; 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Ontario, 1959 E. Fourth St.: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday; 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
LifeStream provides blood products and services to more than 80 Southern California hospitals.