Communications and Public Affairs

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Pamela McDonnell
Office of Public Affairs
NYU School of Medicine
Tel: 212.404.3555
Pamela.McDonnell@nyumc.org

State Senator Liz Krueger Joins with NYU Medical Center in Blood Drive to Avoid a Summer Shortage

Who: State Senator Liz Krueger will kick off a Summer Blood Drive by donating blood at NYU Medical Center at 10:00 am, July 10th.
What: July 10, 11, and 12th, Senator Krueger and NYU Medical Center will hold a blood drive to offset the annual summer blood shortage.
When: July 10, 11, and 12 from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Where: Blood Donor Center
NYU Medical Center
550 First Avenue, (at 32nd Street) First Floor
New York, New York  10016
Why: Although accidents requiring blood transfusions increase in the summer months, blood donations decline by 10% - 15%.

Call 212-263-5440 to schedule an appointment or walk in at your convenience. All donors receive light refreshments and a small token of appreciation.

Save 3 Lives – Give Blood

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