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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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Recipient & Donor Stories

When a patient receives blood, it was given in advance by a generous donor. We love to hear from our patients and their families about how blood impacted their life, and from donors on why they donate.

Stacey Skrysak (pictured with her family) thanks blood donors for helping her and her family. “...it really meant the world to us. 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.” Click here to hear Stacey's story.

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