Abbott EMS ambulance service of St. Louis is celebrating EMS Week by hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, May 24th from 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at its headquarters building at 2500 Abbott Place. The street is off Southwest Avenue, just south of the intersection with McCausland Avenue. Plenty of free, on-site parking is available. Walk-ins are welcome and anyone requiring an appointment or with questions may call Dee Eifert at 314 678 4153.

National EMS Week, May 19-25, is celebrated annually to honor the nation’s EMTs, Paramedics and Dispatchers whose medical care in pre-hospital situations saves lives. Residents are encouraged to support Abbott EMS and the American Red Cross for a good cause!

Donors are reminded to:

• Drink plenty of water for at least 24 hours prior to your donation.


• Eat a healthy, low-fat meal within four hours prior to your donation.