The blood center says high usage, particularly with O-negative blood, has put a strain on inventory just before the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
O-negative is the universal blood type which can be given to all patients in emergency situations.
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You can donate blood at these locations during the hours below:
Jenny Eller Donor Center
4343 W. Herndon
M-Th 8a-6:30p
F 8a-6p, S 9a-3p
Fresno
3445 N. First St.
M-Th 8a-6:30p
F 8a-6p
North Fresno
1010 E. Perrin
M-Th 8a-6:30p
F 8a-6p, S9a-3p
Visalia
1515 S. Mooney Blvd
M-Th 8a-6:30p
F 8a-6p, S 9a-1p
Porterville
93 N. Main St., Ste. D
T-Th 11a-6p
S 9a-1p