Area residents are invited to join Ripon Medical Center employees, volunteers and physicians and donate an hour of time to give blood to The Community Blood Center. Blood donations will be accepted from noon to 4 p.m. at Ripon Medical Center, 845 Parkside Street, Ripon. Giving blood is easy and takes about an hour. The process includes registering, giving a brief medical history, and having temperature, blood pressure and hemoglobin checked. To donate, make an appointment by registering online at with sponsor code FD01, or call (920) 926-4960. Walk-ins are also welcome.