overview

1. registration

You'll be asked to show a photo ID and provide some basic information for our records.
 

2. Screening

There are two steps to pre-donation screening: the mini-physical (blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and hemoglobin check) and the Donor History Questionnaire. The DHQ has questions about your health history, travel, and other factors associated with an increased risk for infections that could be transmitted via blood transfusion. You will use a touch-screen computer to complete the questionnaire. Our staff will help you with any questions you may have.

You may wish to complete your Donor History questionnaire prior to the blood drive or donor center. You can use our EarlyQ system to do so, as long as you complete the questionnaire on the same day as your donation. 

Donor Informed Consent  Donor Informed Consent (Spanish)


Donor Informed Consent  Donor Informed Consent (Spanish)

3. giving blood

After completing pre-donation screening, a phlebotomist will lead you to a reclining donor chair. Next, the phlebotomist will cleanse the area on your antecubital (inside of the elbow) where the needle will be inserted. A sterile, one-time use kit is used for each donation. This includes the collection bag, testing tubes, needle and all tubing. The process for whole blood donation will last about 8-10 minutes. Your phlebotomist will observe your donation from beginning to end and answer any questions you may have.

4. Post-Donation Fluids and Snacks 

Following your donation, you will sit up on the donor chair and proceed to the donor canteen area to drink fluids and eat a light snack. Your body will begin replacing the cells and fluids you donated right away, so it's important to eat and drink right after your donation. Be sure to rest well and drink plenty of fluids before and after giving blood.

Check It Out!

Shop our Rewards Store!

As a rewards 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. Our Donor for Life rewards program is designed to make helping patients as easy and rewarding as possible for blood donors.

View & Shop our Rewards Store!

Download our FREE ImpactLife App!

• 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!

Click here for more information or download via the buttons below!   

download ImpactLife app on apple app store  get blood center impact app for free on google play store

Diversity | Equity | Inclusion

ImpactLife serves a diverse population that encompasses a wide range of races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, religions, ages, and abilities. By valuing diversity in our staff, volunteer and donor base, we are better able to serve the diverse communities of our service region.

 Click here for information on DEI Initiative

Current Donor Rewards

October 1 - 31, 2024

All donors who register to give in the month of October will be eligible to get their choice of an electronic gift card, donation to regional food backs in our service region OR bonus points. The featured store item: Long-Sleeve Black Tie Dye T-Shirt, "Frankly, Blood Saves Lives".

See below for additional information and opportunities for donor rewards!

Book Your Appointment How to Earn Points  Redeem Points in Rewards Store

Give EarlyQ Review a Try!

EarlyQ Review is a great way to streamline our donor experience! It allows us to register, review donor questionnaire, obtain any necessary information and determine donor eligibility before traveling to the donation site! You will be prompted at the end of the questionnaire if you want to proceed with EarlyQ Review which will send your results to our staff to review and follow-up if needed!

Showing Our Pride

Moving to Individual Donor Assessment creates more equitable donor eligibility standards for prospective blood donors by using gender-inclusive, individual sexual behavior-based questions in pre-donation screening. 


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