Atrium Health Navicent Peach to Host “Holiday Heroes” Blood Drive

To help meet the need for donated blood, Atrium Health Navicent Peach is hosting a “Holiday Heroes” blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, July 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Donors are asked to schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org and use the sponsor code “HEROES.” The blood drive will be held in the outpatient waiting area inside the hospital, located at 1960 Highway 247 Connector in Byron.

“Hospitals often see higher numbers of injured patients in the days surrounding summer holidays and this event is an opportunity for each of us to be a “hero” in helping to replenish donor blood supplies,” said Atrium Health Navicent Peach CEO Laura Gentry.

For information about eligibility for blood donation, how donated blood saves lives and upcoming blood drives, please visit RedCrossBlood.org.

About Atrium Health Navicent

Atrium Health Navicent is the leading provider of healthcare in central and south Georgia and is committed to its mission of elevating health and wellbeing through compassionate care. Atrium Health Navicent provides high-quality, personalized care in 53 specialties at more than 50 facilities throughout the region. As part of the largest, integrated, nonprofit health system in the Southeast, it is also able to tap into some of the nation’s leading medical experts and specialists with Atrium Health, allowing it to provide the best care close to home – including advanced innovations in virtual medicine and care. Throughout its 125-year history in the community, Atrium Health Navicent has remained dedicated to enhancing health and wellness for individuals throughout the region through nationally recognized quality care, community health initiatives and collaborative partnerships. It is also one of the leading teaching hospitals in the region, helping to ensure viability for rural health care for the next generation. For more information, please visit www.NavicentHealth.org.