Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital to host community blood drive to boost local supplies

Jul 15, 2025 | Community

With local blood supplies moving into an urgent-need status due to summer demands, Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital and Community Blood Bank are partnering up to impact local lives. A community blood will be held at Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital (1100 S. 10th Ave., Rock Rapids) Wednesday, July 23, from 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 12-3 p.m., […]

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