Miller-Keystone Blood Drive

Miller-Keystone Blood Center's first 2015 Palmerton community blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 3 at the First United Church of Christ, next to Palmerton Borough Hall.This drive is sponsored by Irene Shinsec, Bonnie Snyder, and John Oblick, all in memory of Jean Behler. Sponsorship pays for the extra donor refreshments and church custodian.Although the Palmerton area is fortunate to have many donors who appear at nearly every blood drive, there is always a need for new and occasional donors.Donor requirements are: minimum age, 17 (there is no maximum age); minimum weight, 110 pounds; no tattoos or body piercing within the last 12 months; no visits to certain parts of the world in the last 12 months; certain medications.Those in doubt about their eligibility should call Miller during office hours at 1-800-223-6667, to get accurate information.For directions, or to make an appointment, call George Ashman at 610-826-2097 or email

gashman@ptd.net.Walk-ins are also welcome. In case of inclement weather, watch Blue Ridge Cable Channel 13.Online history questionnaireMiller-Keystone is now offering donors to complete their donor history questionnaire online, the day of the blood drive.Donors will need a computer with Windows, Internet Explorer 6 or above, a laser printer or smart phone, and Adobe Acrobat Reader.Log on to

www.GIVEaPINT.org/iScreen to reduce time spent at the blood drive.