MEDIC Regional Blood Center Offering Several Incentives in March

All Month – Special Edition Basketball-Themed Socks

March 19 – 21 – Knox County ONLY – Voucher for Mosquito Treatment

March 24 – April 6 – Two Drawings for One Knox Game Match Passes

MEDIC will give all donors a pair of special-edition basketball-themed socks and a coupon for a Texas Roadhouse appetizer in March.

In addition, Knox County residents will receive a voucher for free mosquito treatment from the 19th to the 21st from The Mosquito Authority.

Rounding out the month, all donors are automatically entered to win a pair of One Knox 5 Game Match Passes. Two lucky winners will receive two game match passes for home games at Covenant Health Park. All donors from March 24th through April 6th will be automatically entered to win.

Appointments can be made online at www.medicblood.org, via the MEDIC app, or by calling 865-524-3074. Walk-ins are welcome.

MEDIC is the primary blood product provider for 25 hospitals and air medical transport services across 23 counties. MEDIC services Blount Memorial, Covenant Health System, East TN Children’s Hospital, Tennova Healthcare, and UT Medical Center.

As a reminder, the blood, platelets, and plasma products on the shelves now are what would be used in a trauma event. Donated blood takes at least three days to be processed and ready for distribution.

MEDIC is an independent, nonprofit organization. Products donated through MEDIC help community members in East Tennessee and Southeastern Kentucky. Products donated through any other collection activity/organization do not stay in East Tennessee or Southeastern Kentucky. They are shipped out of the area and nationally.