Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center,, 1000 Montauk Hwy., West Islip will be holding a blood drive Mon., Dec. 8, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Baxter entrance. Then on Dec. 29, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. a double red blood cell drive and blood drive will be held in the Guild conference Room I.

To donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old or 16 with a parents persmission, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and bring valid identification and social security number.

For information or an appointment, call 631-376-4444.

If you are unable to donate on these dates visit any Long Island Blood Services location and use Good Samaritan's ID number of 3846. Call LI Blood Services at 1-800-933-BLOOD for locations and appointments.