NEWS RELEASE
JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA
October 29, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCHSNER BLOOD BANK HOSTS BLOOD DRIVES AT JEFFERSON PARISH GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
JEFFERSON, LA – Ochsner Blood Bank will be hosting blood drives from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Joseph S. Yenni Building and Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the General Government Building.
While all blood types are accepted, there is a critical blood shortage of platelets and Type O red cells. All who are healthy are encouraged to donate. The Blood Bank asks that you please postpone your donation for 28 days if you’ve been diagnosed with or have had contact with anyone with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19. There is no deferral period after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Those interested in being a donor are requested to schedule their appointment below:
- Joseph S. Yenni Building: Jpgovyenni.ochsnerbloodbank.org
- General Government Building: Jpgovwest.ochsnerbloodbank.org
All donors will receive a t-shirt and will be entered into a raffle to win two Plaza-level Saints Tickets. Drawings will occur the Thursday before each home game. Every donation earns an additional chance to win and all entries are valid for the entire Saints season.
If you are unable to make an appointment online or for more information, please call 504-842-3375.
For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.
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