Check Presentation for The County’s Sponsored Bloodmobile

County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the Northampton County Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) are set to announce a contribution to bolster blood donation efforts in our region at a press conference on Monday, August 26^th, in the Northampton County Government Center Rotunda at 2:00 p.m.

Plans were unveiled at the Northampton County Economic Development Committee meeting on Thursday, June 6, 2024, for a new bloodmobile to be operated by Miller-Keystone Blood Center (MKBC). County Council approved a $250,000 grant to fund a bloodmobile that will be converted from a new school-bus-style vehicle and will feature four inside donor chairs.

This new partnership is designed to address the ongoing blood shortage by bringing donation opportunities directly to donors with a reliable, strong fleet. Blood drives play a crucial role in extending the reach of MKBC to individuals who wish to donate. The new bloodmobile supports MKBC’s efforts to upgrade its fleet by sunsetting several current bloodmobile vehicles that have exceeded their life expectancy and replacing them with modern, more efficient options.

Members of the media are encouraged to attend the event to learn more about how this initiative will benefit the residents of Northampton County and beyond.

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