Miller-Keystone Blood Center has issued a call for blood donors with the O negative blood type.

While donations of all types are needed, O negative donations are critical, as individuals with the O negative blood type are referred to as universal blood donors. This means that the red blood cells of an O negative donor can be transfused to anyone, regardless of their blood type.

These donations are particularly important in cases of accident and severe trauma, when there may not be time available to confirm the specific blood type of the patient in need of a life-saving transfusion.

To schedule an appointment call (800) 223-6667, or visit GIVEaPINT.org to find a blood drive in your area.

The Bethlehem office is at 1465 Valley Center Parkway.

Local Blood Drives in March:

March 13

Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company: 3 to 7:30 p.m.

March 14

Lower Nazareth Elementary School: 3 to 7 p.m.

March 15

Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company: 3 to 7:30 p.m.

March 17

Hobby Lobby: 10 a.m. to 5:40 p.m.

March 22

Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company: 3 to 7:30 p.m.

March 25

Schoeneck Moravian Church: 8:15 a.m. to noon

March 27

Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company: 3 to 7:30 p.m.

March 29

Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company: 3 to 7:30 p.m.