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SANTA BARBARA —To bolster local blood supply and contribute to the community's well-being, Cottage Health, in partnership with Vitalant, is hosting two blood drives in February.
The blood drives are scheduled in Goleta and Santa Barbara on the following dates:
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
Thursday, February 22, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 The Vitalant Bloodmobile will be parked in the Hollipat parking lot across from the hospital.
Register at cottagehealth.org/gvblooddrive
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Friday, February 23, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
The Vitalant Bloodmobile will be parked at the hospital's main entrance at Castillo and Pueblo.
Register at cottagehealth.org/sbblooddrive
As a token of appreciation, all donors will be entered into a drawing by Vitalant to win a $10 gift card.
Donors must present a photo ID at the donation site and are encouraged to eat a healthy meal and stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water before donating.