Blood Drive

The importance of having an ample supply of blood on hand to help when a natural disaster strikes is critical to hospitals being able to respond to patient care needs. On any given day, an average of 38,000 units of red blood cells are needed for hospital patients in the United States. It is a convenient, easy way for people to give back to their community in emergency situations. 

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Friday, May 13, noon-3 p.m., at the Professional Office Building 1, 6 Jungermann Circle, HealthWise Center, Suite 117, St. Peters (on the hospital campus).

A single blood donation can help save up to three lives.

 Interested blood donors must be 17 years of age or older (or 16 years old with parental consent). Donors will need to bring a valid photo ID, answer some health history questions and pass a health exam including checks for temperature, pulse, hemoglobin (iron content) and blood pressure before donating.

To make an appointment, call 636-916-9650 or register online at www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: bjcstpeters.