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Porter and Chester To Hold Blood Drive Wednesday in Branford

The blood drive begins at 9 a.m.

WHAT: Students from the Medical Assisting program at Porter and Chester Institute’s Branford Campus will team with the American Red Cross to host the school’s annual blood drive. The blood drive is open to the public. Donors must be in general good health, be greater than 17 years old and weigh at least 100 pounds.

Medical Assisting students will visit classrooms on campus to explain the donation process and encourage their fellow students to donate. Someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds, according to the American Red Cross.  

WHEN: Wednesday, June 25, 2014
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE: Porter and Chester Institute of Branford
221 West Main Street
Branford, CT 06405

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