Donating Blood

Online Appointment

Schedule an appointment to donate whole blood.

10 Reasons to Donate Blood

• Blood transfusions save lives.
• There’s no substitute for human blood.
• Every three seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion.
• About 1 in 7 people entering a hospital need blood.
• A pint of blood, separated in to components, can help up to three people.
• You’ll make your community a safer place.
• Fulfills your desire to “give back” to the community.
• You’ll receive a mini physical (blood pressure, temperature, iron level).
• You’ll learn your blood type.
• It’s safe, simple and it saves lives.

Donation Process

• Prospective donors first complete a health history questionnaire and screening interview.
• The next step involves a brief physical examination of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and a test for anemia.
• If the prescribed medical requirements are met, a pint of blood is drawn from the donor. Afterwards, donors are served refreshments while remaining seated for 15 minutes.
• The entire process usually takes less than one hour.

YOU CANNOT GET AIDS FROM DONATING BLOOD
Only sterile, disposable equipment is used throughout the donation process, which makes it virtually impossible to contract a disease from donating blood.

Where to Donate

Select the most convenient donation location for driving directions and hours.