The blistering heat wave in southern California in July has had a deleterious effect on our local blood banks. LifeStream had to take several bloodmobiles out of service due to weather-related issues; in addition, many donors cancelled appointments citing the oppressive heat. But unfortunately, those who need blood don’t take a vacation during summer heat waves. The need for blood has never been greater. Lifestream’s permanent locations in San Bernardino, Riverside, Ontario, Victorville, and La Quinta are open seven days a week. If you are out and about, consider stopping in to give blood.
San Bernardino, 384 W. Orange Show Road: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Riverside, 4006 Van Buren Blvd.: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday; 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Ontario, 1959 Fourth St.: 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday; 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Victorville, 12520 Business Center Drive, Bldg. G: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
La Quinta, 79-215 Corporate Center Drive: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
