Oklahoma Blood Institute has a pair of local blood drives planned this month.

The first is Thursday, Sept. 15 at Chisholm Trail Technology Center.

It will be from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Interbank Community Room in Kingfisher, 320 N. Main St., will be the host of the other drive.

It is planned Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oklahoma Blood Institute supports the inventory for patients in more than 160 hospitals, medical facilities and air ambulances statewide. Appointments can be made by calling 1-877-340-8777 or visiting obi.org. More information on Oklahoma Blood Institute can be found at obi.org.