Conyers, Ga. (March 31, 2020) – Piedmont Newton and Piedmont Rockdale hospitals and the American Red Cross are holding blood drives to help replenish critically low supplies. 

Piedmont Newton is partnering with Alcovy Fitness for a drive on Wednesday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The drive is being held at Alcovy Fitness at 10100 Alcovy Road, Covington. 

Piedmont Rockdale’s drive is being held on Thursday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the C.E. Steele Community Center at 1040 Oakland Ave., Conyers. 

Every two seconds someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion for medical care such as surgeries, traumatic injuries, cancer treatments, or chronic illnesses. 

To give blood, a donor must be: in good health; age 17 years or older; weigh at least 110 pounds; not have donated blood within the last 56 days; and, show a valid photo I.D. It is recommended donors eat a snack or meal within two hours prior to donating blood.

The American Red Cross has increased their vigilance of safety protocols and is dedicated to mitigating contact between those donating. 

Donors are asked to schedule an appointment by visiting www.redcrossblood.org.