Norwalk Hospital will host a community blood drive to benefit The American Red Cross, Connecticut Region on Friday, Feb. 13, from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Patio Room on the fifth floor.
Donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 years old with parental consent, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health.
The American Red Cross recommends drinking plenty of fluids on the day of donation, wearing comfortable clothing with sleeves that can be rolled up, eating iron-rich foods in the weeks prior to donation and bringing a list of any medications taken along with a photo identification.