Héma-Québec will be holding blood donor clinics in the region from now until the end of February.

Here are the dates and locations of scheduled clinics:

Monday, February 17: 

- Hôtel MOCO ( 40 Av du Centenaire, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC J6S 3L6) from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m;

- MacDonald High School ( 17 Rue Maple, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 2E5) from 1pm to 7pm; 

Tuesday, February 18th:

- Collège de Valleyfield (169 Rue Champlain, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC J6T 1X6) from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm;

Saturday, February 22nd: 

- Château Vaudreuil (21700 Route Transcanadienne, Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC J7V 8P7) from 8am to 3:30pm; 

Tuesday, February 25: 

- Carrefour Notre-Dame (1300 Bd Don-Quichotte, Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot, QC J7V 9E2) from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

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 donating 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 facilitate blood collection, 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.