Blood drive in South Tahoe today

BloodSource is having a blood drive in South Lake Tahoe today. The drive is sponsored by the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. All walk-ins are welcome and there are no appointments.

BloodSource provides blood to Barton Memorial Hospital.

The blood drive is from 11am to 6pm Feb. 7 at the El Dorado County Library at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.

To give blood, you must be in generally good health, free from cold symptoms for at least 48 hours, be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent) and weigh at least 110 pounds. Prospective donors must bring a photo ID. The entire process takes about an hour.

For more information, contact Dan Kerr at (775) 781.5343. For donor eligibility questions, call BloodSource at 800.995.4420.