Preparing for taking blood from the vain. Arm pressing a ball for better blood pressure
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Start a new holiday tradition and give the gift of life by donating blood on Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Riverhead Fire Department headquarters.

Appointments are preferred and can be made online via the New York Blood Center website or by calling 1(800)466-0716.

Walk-ins will be welcomed if space allows. Eat and drink before you arrive and bring a donor ID card or an ID with name and photo.

Masks are required for all donors, regardless of vaccination status.

Riverhead Fire Department headquarters is located at 540 Roanoke Avenue in Riverhead

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