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Blood Donation Basics

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New Year, New Habits for 2022

We welcome the year 2022 and invite you to participate in new healthy habits, including donating blood and volunteering - you won't regret it!

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Create A New Holiday Tradition: Give Blood

What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Do you gather with family for a large meal? Maybe you decorate your home inside and out? How about starting a new one: donating blood?

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Five Things NOT To Do Before Giving Blood

Giving blood is simple — just make an appointment, show up, and your donor care specialist will take care of the rest. But, are there things you need to stay away from? Learn more.

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Most Rare Blood Type

You may have heard the phrase “most rare blood type” and wondered what exactly that means. After all, how can a blood type be rare, and what exactly is the rarest blood type, if there even is one?

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Patient Survives Major Accident

The need for blood can happen in an instant. That’s why regular blood donation is so important. And no one will be more thankful for your generous gift than the hospital patients who need a transfusion…

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What are platelets?

Platelets are tiny cell fragments in your blood with a big job.

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