FLOWOOD – Mississippi Blood Services is urging people to donate platelets as demand remains high for patients in cancer treatment, emergency care and other medical situations.
Officials said platelet donations are vital for patients who rely on transfusions during cancer treatments, emergency care and other procedures.
As a thank-you, Mississippi Blood Services is offering a $50 Visa gift card to those who donate platelets.
Appointments are available at the following donation locations:
Flowood: 115 Tree St., Flowood
Cleveland: 609 N. Davis Ave., Suite 101B, Cleveland
Oxford: 2627 W. Oxford Loop, Suite C, Oxford
Officials said appointment spots fill quickly. To schedule a platelet donation, click here.
