Blood drives scheduled in Ritzville on May 16, 18

In coordination with the Inland Northwest Blood Center (INBC), there are two blood drives scheduled in Ritzville in the month of May.

On May 16, there is a blood drive at Lind-Ritzville High School from 12:15-3:15 p.m. Blood donations will be collected in the mobile bus, with donor registration inside of Gilson Gymnasium.

On May 18, East Adams Rural Healthcare is hosting a blood drive from 1:45-3:15 p.m. Donor registration will be in the hospital lobby.

INBC needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest.

To schedule an appointment to donate, go online at http://inbcsaves.org or call 800-423-0151.