Emergency Blood Shortage Leads To Community Blood Drive In Summit

SUMMIT, NJ — Atlantic Health is encouraging eligible donors to participate in a community blood drive next week as it works to address an emergency blood shortage.

The blood drive will be held Tuesday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Bouras Auditorium at Overlook Medical Center in Summit.

Appointments are strongly recommended and can be scheduled in advance through Atlantic Health’s blood drive registration page.

Parking will be validated for donors at Atlantic Health Overlook.

Residents with questions about the drive can contact 732-672-5281 or email gtoscano@nybc.org.