Medic Regional Blood Center reports its inventory of B-negative blood type is critically low.
Its supply of O-positive and O-negative blood types are also low because blood product demand has been high over the past week, said Kristy Altman, Medic vice president of communications and public relations.
Whole blood and ALYX donors of those three blood types will receive $25 e-gift cards for their successful donation through March 31.
The Crossville Donor Center is at 96 Hayes St.
Appointments can be made at www.medicblood.org, via the MEDIC app, or by calling 865-524-3074. Walk-ins are welcome.
Altman said blood donors can now go to www.medicpass.org to complete their questionnaire before they arrive.
Medic is the primary blood product provider for 25 hospitals, including Cumberland Medical Center, and air medical transport services across 23 counties.
Medic services Covenant Health System, Blount Memorial, Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, Tennova Healthcare, and UT Medical Center.
Altman reminds the public that the blood, platelets, and plasma products on the shelves now are what would be used in a trauma event.
Donated blood takes at least three days to be processed and ready for distribution.
Medic is an independent, nonprofit organization. Products donated through Medic directly help community members in East Tennessee and Southeastern Kentucky.