Patients in Lubbock in critical need of blood - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

2/5/10

Patients in Lubbock in critical need of blood

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By Kristin Beerman | email

Edited by Jon Bush | email 

LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – Some patients in Lubbock are needing blood this weekend and may not get what they need. 

United Blood Services has issued a critical appeal for o negative blood and there is also an urgent need for other blood types. 

You can go by the donation center at 48th and University, or call 797-6804 to make an appointment.

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