" After the holidays, let's not forget the gesture of solidarity, which can truly save lives ." At the beginning of September , Dr. Mauro Murgia, director of the Transfusion Center at San Martino Hospital in Oristano, also appeals to all citizens of the Province of Oristano to donate blood throughout the month. Furthermore, the calendar for the thirteen blood collection days organized with local branches of Avis in September 2026 has been released. In Oristano, you can visit the San Martino Hospital Transfusion Center from Monday to Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. No appointment is required.

Dr. Murgia also clarified: "Only at our facility can we obtain a unit of platelets from the same bag, which is essential for hematologic oncology patients. It's important to donate blood. It's a show of solidarity that allows us to continue meeting the needs of our local residents."

Donations are also possible in several towns in the province. Thirteen blood collection days are being organized in September by volunteers from local Avis branches, in collaboration with the transfusion center at the San Martino Hospital in Oristano. The dates are: Friday, September 4th in Ales; Saturday, September 5th in Cuglieri; Sunday, September 6th in Gonnostramatza and Seneghe; Friday, September 11th in Bosa; Saturday, September 12th in Samugheo; Sunday, September 13th in Simaxis and Riola Sardo; and again on Saturday, September 19th in Ghilarza; Sunday, September 20th in Mogoro and San Nicolò d'Arcidano; Saturday, September 26th in Paulilatino; and Sunday, September 27th in Ardauli and Marrubiu. The general director of ASL 5, Dr. Grazia Cattina, added: "We thank all our loyal donors once again for their generosity and altruism, but we look forward to seeing more. Donating blood is a gesture that benefits both the recipient and the donor."

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