Héma-Québec will be holding blood clinics in the region over the coming weeks.

Here are the dates and locations of scheduled clinics:

- Wednesday, November 8: Centre sportif Soulanges, 100, rue des Loisirs, Saint-Polycarpe, J0P 1X0 from 1:30pm to 7pm. Goal: 50 donors.

- Thursday, November 9: Centre multisports André-Chagnon, 3093, boulevard de la Gare, Vaudreuil-Dorion, rooms 1- 2 and 3, J7V 9R2 from 10am to 8pm. Target 230 donors. 

- Tuesday, November 14: Centre communautaire Paul-Émile Lépine, 150 Bd Perrot, L'Île-Perrot, QC J7V 3G1 from 1pm to 7pm. Target of 60 donors. 

- Thursday, November 16: Centre communautaire de Saint-Lazare, 1301 rue du BoisJ7T 3E6 from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Target 90 donors. 

We recommend that you make an appointment to donate blood. However, if you are passing by a blood drive and are available to donate, don't hesitate to check with the team on site to see if they can accommodate you.

Before giving blood

In the hours leading up to your blood donation, we recommend that you drink a minimum of 500 ml of water or juice and eat well, avoiding fatty foods. To make blood collection easier, wear loose-fitting clothing with sleeves that can be rolled up above the elbow.

You should also carry your donor card or proof of identity.

Strict selection criteria have been established if you wish to donate blood. To find out more about these criteria or to obtain further information, visit the organization's website.