Blood donor clinic ends Friday

Canadian Blood Services recently held a series of clinics locally. The appointment-only sessions will be back in early August.

RN Kelsey Wilcox of Canadian Blood Services adjusts the equipment for donor Doug Mathias under the watchful eye of volunteer Hugh Berchowitz at the recent clinic at the Seniors Drop In Centre. The appointment-only session wraps up today. The next series of clinics in Penticton are in August and appointments can be made by calling 1-888-236-6283.

RN Kelsey Wilcox of Canadian Blood Services adjusts the equipment for donor Doug Mathias under the watchful eye of volunteer Hugh Berchowitz at the recent clinic at the Seniors Drop In Centre. The appointment-only session wraps up today. The next series of clinics in Penticton are in August and appointments can be made by calling 1-888-236-6283.

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