Local Rh-negative Blood Supply Critically Low

LifeStream blood bank is experiencing a shortage of blood supplies, especially Rh-negative blood types, and urges the public to come forward and aid local hospital patients. Without ample blood supply, surgeries can be delayed and emergency patients are at added risk. Walk-ins are accepted at all LifeStream donor centers and mobile drives. LifeStream donor center locations and hours follow: San Bernardino, 384 W. Orange Show Road: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday; 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Riverside, 4006 Van Buren Blvd.: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday and Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Ontario, 1959 E. Fourth St.: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday and Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Victorville, 12520 Business Center Drive, Unit G: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. To set an appointment or locate drives nearest you, call 1.800.879.4484 or go to www.LStream.org.