Center announces blood drives slated for August

Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives:

+ Aug. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at Conexant, 100 Schulz Ave., Lincroft section of Middletown

+ Aug. 10 from 5-8:30 p.m. at King of Kings Lutheran Church, Cherry Tree Farm and Harmony Roads, Middletown

+ Aug. 15 from 1:30-4 p.m. at Prime Financial, 565 Route 35 north, Middletown

+ Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ansell Healthcare, 200 Schulz Drive, Lincroft.

The donation process takes about an hour. Donors must also complete a medical history interview and have a miniphysical (temperature, iron, pulse and blood pressure screening).

Interested donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. All donors must present signature ID at time of registration.

Donations may also be made at Central Jersey Blood Center, 494 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury. To schedule an appointment, call the Central Jersey Blood Center at (732) 842-5750.