Franciscan sponsors blood drive

Franciscan Physician Network in conjunction with Versiti Blood Center will have a blood drive on Friday, Sept. 27 in Columbus.

The blood drive is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the parking lot of Franciscan Physician Network Columbus Primary and Specialty Care, 123 Second St.

The blood drive has a goal of receiving 14 donations for Indiana patients in need. Each donation saves up to three Hoosier lives.

Donors are asked to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating blood. Donors are required to bring photo identification.

Appointments are preferred and can be scheduled online at https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/zip.