URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEER DONORS - Locally and nationally, blood centers have only 2-3 day supply of type O red blood cells. Supplies of AB plasma and Convalescent Plasma are depleted. We are calling for all healthy members of the public to step up now and support care for patients. Blood donation is safe and essential!  Recent changes to donor eligibility criteria will permit donations by many donors previously deferred. Questions about eligibility? Please fill out the deferral/eligibility inquiry form.

Click here for our response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) including information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on blood donation being permitted during Stay at Home directives. Click here for care provider and self-referrals for convalescent plasma donors for those that had a positive molecular test (also called PCR or polymerase chain reaction) and are fully recovered from COVID-19.  Email or call 833-610-1025 with questions.

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Blood Types Needed

Many variables can impact our blood inventories such as weather, holidays or tragic events.  Every day, patients who need blood are in crisis and you can help by volunteering to donate.  Less than 10% of the population gives blood, so donors that give on a regular basis are important to meet these needs. Schedule an appointment today!

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important messages on convalescent plasma and COVID-19

You can help others. Give Blood. Donate COVID Plasma.

Donors are acceptable both for convalescent plasma and standard volunteer blood donations at 28+ days after recovery from COVID-19 if all other health and screening criteria are met. Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is now accepting self-referrals as well as those from care providers from patients who have had a positive molecular test (also called PCR or polymerase chain reaction), showing they had a COVID-19 infection and at least 28 days from recovery. 

Self-Referral & Care Provider Form for Recovered COVID-19 Patients

Who We Are

Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is the exclusive provider of blood products and services to more than 115 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. MVRBC collects blood at 19 fixed site donor centers and at more than 5,000 mobile blood drives held each year. 

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Ashli, Aniyah and Octavia

Octavia, a phlebotomist, knows that blood donors are changing the world with each donation, but when she recently met Ashli and Aniyah heard their story, it encouraged her to spread the word about the difference a diverse donor base can make for sickle cell patients.

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Holly - Heart Survivor

Holly is a heart survivor. She has been through an incredibly journey. She received blood products during a quadruple bypass surgery. Holly is now doing better than ever and is an advocate for women's heart health!

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Jamila nearly lost her life after the birth of her son. She received 32 units of blood products and discovered first-hand how important blood donors are. Now, Jamila works with us at the Blood Center to recruit blood donors and spread the message!

Jamila

Jamila nearly lost her life after the birth of her son. She received 32 units of blood products and discovered first-hand how important blood donors are. Now, Jamila works with us at the Blood Center to recruit blood donors and spread the message!

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"Because not only did I receive a massive blood transfusion to save my life, but Peyton and Parker – they received several. I can't even count how many.”

Stacey Skrysak

In 2013, Stacey and her husband, Ryan, were expecting triplets after years of infertility.

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Current Donor Promotion

Donate blood at any of our Donor Centers or Mobile Blood Drive locations through January 17 and get your choice of $10 e-gift card OR long-sleeved t-shirt!

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As a loyalty member you'll collect points that can add up to some really great gifts. You can order these items with your points and they will ship directly to you for FREE. We have recently added NEW ways to earn! On January 1, 2020, we launched an updated Donor for Life rewards program designed to make helping patients as easy and rewarding as possible for blood donors.

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• Find nearby Donor Centers and mobile blood drives and schedule appointments!
• Track your donation history and review wellness information!
• Use your points in our Donor Rewards Store!

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Featured News & Events

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News Blood donation *essential* as calls to stay home increasePosted on Friday, November 13, 2020Blood donation is an approved, essential activity even as bars, restaurants, and other public gathering places are asked to limit access to the public. Transfusions are given on an ongoing basis and the blood supply must be continually refreshed.
Blog Blood Donation is Essential ActivityPosted on Friday, November 13, 2020 News New Referrals Needed as Blood Center marks five months of COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma donationPosted on Tuesday, September 1, 2020