Héma-Québec will be holding blood donor clinics in the region over the next two weeks.

Here are the dates and locations of scheduled clinics:

Monday, September 16: 

Les Cèdres: Pavillon des bénévoles (145 rue Valade, J7T 1S9) from 1 pm to 7:30 pm. Goal of 90 donations.  

Wednesday, September 18th: 

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue: McGill University - Macdonald campus ( Centennial Centre, 21111 Lakeshore Road, Ballroom, H9X 3V9) from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Target of 60 donations. 

Monday, September 23rd: 

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue: Cégep John-Abbott ( Édifice Casgrain, 21275 Lakeshore Road, Agora, H9X 3L9) from 9:30 am to 3 pm. Goal of 70 donations.  

Tuesday, September 24th: 

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue: Cégep John-Abbott ( Édifice Casgrain, 21275 chemin Lakeshore, Agora, H9X 3L9) from 9am to 3pm. Target 75 donations. 

We recommend that you make an appointment to donate blood. However, if you are passing by a blood drive and are available to donate, don't hesitate to check with the team on site to see if they can accommodate you.

Before giving blood

In the hours leading up to your blood donation, we recommend that you drink a minimum of 500 ml of water or juice and eat well, avoiding fatty foods. To make blood collection easier, wear loose-fitting clothing with sleeves that can be rolled up above the elbow.

You should also carry your donor card or proof of identity.

Strict selection criteria have been established if you wish to donate blood. To find out more about these criteria or to obtain further information, visit the organization's website.