Donate Blood and Safely Dispose of Medications at Norman Regional’s Upcoming Events

Norman Regional Health System is proud to host three community blood drives on Wednesday, October 8, along with a Prescription Drug Take Back event at Norman Regional Hospital. These events highlight two important ways our community can come together to save lives—by donating blood and by safely disposing of unused or expired medications.

Blood Drives: A Simple Way to Save Lives

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion. Donating blood is one of the easiest ways to directly impact patients in need—from trauma victims to cancer patients and those undergoing surgery.

Norman Regional will host the following blood drives on Wednesday, October 8. You can click the links below to schedule your appointment:

• Norman Regional Hospital Blood Drive
  10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  Healer Garden, 3300 HealthPlex Parkway, Norman, OK 73072
• Norman Regional Business Office Blood Drive
  8 – 11 a.m.
  Bloodmobile, 4240 28th Avenue N.W., Norman, OK 73069
• Norman Regional Moore Blood Drive
  1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
  Bloodmobile, 700 S. Telephone Rd., Moore, OK 73160

All donors will receive a FREE glow-in-the-dark Wicked T-shirt as a thank-you for supporting patients in need.

Why Prescription Drug Take Back Events Matter

Alongside the Norman Regional Hospital Blood Drive, there will be a Prescription Drug Take Back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Healer Garden. This event gives community members the chance to safely dispose of medications that may otherwise pose a danger if left at home or thrown in the trash.

Unused or expired prescriptions can lead to accidental ingestion, misuse, or environmental harm if not properly discarded. By participating in a Prescirption Drug Take Back event, you are helping protect your family, your community, and the environment.

Accepted Items:

• Vitamins
• Prescription medications (Schedule 2-5 controlled and non-controlled substances)
• Prescriptions patches and ointments
• Pet medication
• Over-the-counter medications

Not Accepted:

• Needles
• Inhalers
• Thermometers
• Aerosol cans
• Lotions or liquids
• Hydrogen peroxide

Two Events, One Goal: Community Health

Blood drives and drug take back days may seem different, but they share the same purpose: saving lives and raising awareness.

• Blood donations provide life-saving support for patients in hospitals every day.
• Drug take back events protect the community by preventing misuse and ensuring medications are disposed of safely.

By participating in these events, you are making a direct impact on the health and safety of our community.

Join Us October 8

Make a difference this October by giving blood and disposing of unused medications safely. Together, we can strengthen community health and ensure a safer future for everyone.