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MEDIC Update: critically low in O Negative blood

By Randel Trevena Jun 16, 2025 | 11:03 AM

Donations have been slow, and demand has been high this month.  MEDIC is rewarding donors for their time by offering the Tango e-gift card for various donation procedures this week.

All whole blood donors will receive a $20 e-gift card, and ALYX donors will receive a $25 e-gift card. All platelet donors will receive a $45 e-gift card. The promotion dates are Wednesday through Friday (6/18-6/20). Donors must have a valid email address on file to receive the e-gift card. Donors will also receive a MEDIC beach towel and a Texas Roadhouse coupon.

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.