Critical Need for Type O Negative Blood in Collier County

Community Blood Center, an affiliate of NCH, has an emergency need for type O negative blood donors. Donors are urged to give blood immediately to help boost critically low levels and ensure adequate resources are available during the Memorial Day weekend, when usage typically increases.

Donors who have type A positive blood are also needed. Donors can give the gift of life at:

• Community Blood Center’s donor center: 1100 Immokalee Road, Naples, FL 34110, located on the first floor of the NCH Business Center. Hours of operation are 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, and 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Monday, Thursday, and Friday; closed Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. No appointment necessary.
• Bloodmobile - Find a blood drive location here: www.givebloodcbc.org.

Donors can safely give blood every 56 days. The minimum age to give blood is 16 with parent present. There is no upper age maximum. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, should eat prior to giving blood, and must be well hydrated. Photo ID is required at donation time. The entire process from registration to refreshment takes about 45 minutes. The actual blood draw only takes approximately seven minutes. Each pint of donated blood can save up to three lives! Visit www.givebloodcbc.org or call 239-624-4120 for additional information. All blood products collected by the Community Blood Center remain within the community to benefit local patients in need.