Blood Donors

OGDEN — The American Red Cross is asking people to take a few minutes to roll up their sleeves and donate blood as supplies are at a critical low right now.

All types of blood are always needed. However, the most urgent need is for blood types O positive and negative, B negative and A negative, said John Petersen, public relations manager and recruiter for the American Red Cross Blood Services of Utah.

MountainStar Blood Services also needs blood, said Steve Hansen, recruiting and marketing supervisor.

ROY -- Heritage Park Care Center and the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at the center, 2700 W. 5600 South.

People who want to schedule their blood donation may call Nicole Van Tassell at 801-628-5876. If you have questions about your eligibility to donate blood, call 866-236-3276.

Heritage Park is also collecting food donations until Dec. 22 for the Weber County Food Bank. Donations may be brought to the center at the above address. Call Nicole at 801-628-5876 if you have questions.

OGDEN -- Donate a pint of blood during July or August and MountainStar Blood Services will give you a coupon for a frosty treat.

OGDEN -- The American Red Cross will have a blood drive Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and from 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the gym at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Institute of Religion.

SALT LAKE CITY -- Rep. Stephen Handy, R-Layton, is a vote away from becoming the man who opened up fresh veins in Utah.

Handy is sponsoring House Bill 64, which would allow 16-year-olds to donate blood with signed parental consent in order to boost donor numbers and keep up with demand.

Under current law, 17-year-olds are the only minors who can donate.