Latest News

Daviess Community Hospital Welcomes Tanisha Chamberlain to Hospitalist Team Tell City Releases Adjusted Holiday Trash Schedule Gibson County Deputy Assists With Roadside Birth at Haubstadt Truck Stop DC Multisport Announces 2025 Event Givebacks Supporting Community Nonprofits DNR Targets Local Lakes With 2025 Channel Catfish Stocking Effort

The American Red Cross is encouraging Hoosiers to donate blood this September, reminding the public that giving now helps ensure lifesaving blood products are available whenever and wherever emergencies occur. Donors of all types are needed, with an urgent call for type O positive and B negative blood.

September is National Preparedness Month, a time to highlight the importance of a strong blood supply. Natural disasters, severe weather, or even home fires can disrupt collections, while trauma patients may require transfusions within minutes of arriving at the hospital.

This month, the Red Cross is partnering with PEANUTS® to thank donors. Those who give by September 21 will receive a Red Cross x PEANUTS mystery bag with one of four T-shirt designs, while supplies last. Thousands of golden tickets are hidden nationwide, redeemable for a full set of shirts. Platelet donors giving September 22–October 5 will also receive a Red Cross x PEANUTS sweatshirt featuring Snoopy as “Joe Cool,” while supplies last. Additional promotions include a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for all who give September 22–October 19.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities in southern Indiana and western Kentucky include:

Daviess County

  • Odon: Sept. 23, 1–7 p.m., Bethel Mennonite Church, 9335 North 900 East

Dubois County

  • Huntingburg: Sept. 16, 3–7 p.m., VFW Post 2366, 314 Geiger Street
  • Jasper: Sept. 17, 1–6 p.m., Habig Community Center, 1301 St. Charles Street
  • Jasper: Sept. 30, 1–6 p.m., Jasper Library, 100 3rd Avenue, Suite B
  • Celestine: Sept. 25, 1–6 p.m., Celestine Community Club, 7742 E. Ellsworth Road
  • Ferdinand: Sept. 26, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., YMCA-Ferdinand, 131 E. 16th Street

Gibson County

  • Princeton: Sept. 22, 2–6 p.m., Salvation Army, 202 S. Gibson Street
  • Princeton: Sept. 26, 12–4 p.m., Deaconess Gibson Hospital, 1808 Sherman Drive
  • Fort Branch: Sept. 30, 1–6 p.m., Vertical Church, 415 W. 800 S

Perry County

  • Tell City: Sept. 19, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Perry County Memorial Hospital, 8885 IN-237

Posey County

  • Poseyville: Sept. 22, 1:30–6 p.m., Poseyville Community Center, 60 N. Church Street
  • Mt. Vernon: Sept. 30, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 601 Main Street

Spencer County

  • Chrisney: Sept. 17, 1–6 p.m., Spencer County 4-H Youth and Community Center, 1101 E. County Road 800 North
  • Dale: Sept. 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Lincoln Heritage Public Library, 105 N. Wallace Street

Vanderburgh County

  • Evansville Blood Donation Center: multiple dates Sept. 16–30, 29 S. Stockwell Road
  • Evansville: Sept. 16, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., American Red Cross Southwest Indiana Chapter, 29 S. Stockwell Road
  • Evansville: Sept. 16, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Old National Bank, 1 Main Street
  • Evansville: Sept. 18, 12–6 p.m., Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 5501 Washington Avenue
  • Evansville: Sept. 24, 12–6 p.m., Methodist Temple UMC, 2109 Lincoln Avenue
  • Evansville: Sept. 25, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. & 1–5 p.m., St. Vincent, 3700 Washington Avenue

Warrick County

  • Newburgh: Sept. 18, 7 a.m.–12 p.m. & 12–5 p.m., Deaconess Gateway Hospital, 4011 Gateway Boulevard
  • Newburgh: Sept. 23, 2–6 p.m., Alexander Funeral Home, 5333 State Street
  • Newburgh: Sept. 28, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Tri-State Hindu Temple, 6044 Vann Road

Kentucky – Henderson County

  • Henderson: Sept. 21, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Holy Name Church, 511 Second Street

To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Donors must bring a blood donor card, driver’s license, or two other forms of ID at check-in.

On By Joey Rehl

Related Post