Trumbull Health Department and Senior Center Sponsor Blood Drive

The Trumbull Health Department, Trumbull Senior Center, and American Red Cross have partnered together to offer a blood drive on Friday, February 2, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, at the Trumbull Senior Center, 23 Priscilla Place in the Smile-A-While Auditorium. Appointments are required. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Trumbullhealth to schedule an appointment. All those who register to donate blood will receive a $20 Amazon.com gift card by email (make sure email address is correct during registration).

“Blood drives help support the medical care of those who may have an emergency and in need of blood,” said Luci Bango, Trumbull Health Department Director of Health. “The health department is delighted to partner with the Senior Center and American Red Cross on this important initiative.”

Proactive Health Care will also be on-site providing a 20-minute non-invasive circulation test which will provide a clear picture of your cardiovascular health. Real-time results and recommendations will be provided. The following insurance is accepted: Connecticare, Anthem, BCBS, Wellcare, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, UMR, Cigna, Stirling Benefits, CT Medicaid (Husky), and Government Medicare (Part B). For those who do not have insurance or whose insurance plan is not listed above, the cost for the test is $50. Registration is required. To register click on the link: bit.ly/3tNJ1sL

Register for the circulation test prior to blood donation if you would like to do both.

Bango said, “February is National Heart month and a great time to bring awareness to your cardiovascular health.”

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The Trumbull Health Department is committed to improving the quality of life for all it serves through the promotion of health, prevention of disease, and by assuring a safe and clean environment for our residents. For more information about the Trumbull Health Department call 203-452-1030 or visit trumbull-ct.gov/THD.