Assemblywoman Woerner to Host Aug. 10 Blood Drive to Bolster Regional Blood Supply

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) is hosting a series of blood drives across the 113th Assembly District this summer to support our region’s blood supply. Woerner will be donating blood herself in both July and September and encourages others to make an appointment for blood donation at www.redcrossblood.org.

“Local blood centers need our help. Their stocks are critically low, so please consider donating,” said Woerner, in a statement. “These drives allow upstate New Yorkers to give back to their communities. From emergencies to cancer treatments, blood is needed for a variety of medical procedures.”

Blood and plasma donations are used to treat various severe medical conditions, including cancer, leukemia, sickle cell disease, anemia, severe burns and trauma, internal bleeding and premature births.

Before giving blood, donors are encouraged to get a good night’s sleep, drink extra liquids and consume iron-rich foods, such as red meats, fish, poultry, beans, spinach, ironfortified cereals or raisins. On the day of their appointment, donors should drink 16 ounces of water and eat a healthy meal.

The next blood drive will take place noon – 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 at Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs.

For more information about the blood donation process, visit www.RedCrossBlood. org or contact Woerner’s office at 518-584-5493 or WoernerC@ nyassembly.gov.