Blood drive scheduled at USD

The Siouxland Com-munity Blood Bank has scheduled a blood drive for Wednesday and Thursday, April 16-17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Delzell Education Room on The University of South Dakota campus.

To be eligible to donate blood individuals must be at least 16 years of age.

There is no upper age limit as long as the donor is in good health. Donors under the age of 17 require parental consent.

In addition, donors need to weigh at least 110 pounds and have not donated whole blood in the past 56 days.

A photo I.D. is required at the time of registration.

For more information about the Siouxland Community Blood Bank or blood drives in your area, call 712-252-4208 or 800-798-4208 or visit their Web site at www.siouxlandbloodbank.org.