Many blood drives across the county had to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, making the need for donating even more important. A socially distant blood drive was held in Ocean Springs today in effort to help fill the…
New Orleans, LA. – Effective Tuesday June 2nd, The Blood Center (TBC) will begin testing all donors/donations for COVID-19 antibodies. This free service will inform the donor if they carry the COVID-19 antibody, which will indicate whether the individual has…
The Blood Center, in conjunction with the Jackson County Chamber, Ocean Springs Chamber and Singing River Health System are holding two blood drives on Tuesday, April 7th. The need for blood donations is constant and will continue through this pandemic. …
Growing concerns about the Coronavirus in our state also means the need for blood will be even more crucial. That is why the Blood Center needs help with blood donations. There will be donation locations set up in South Mississippi…
Students at Pascagoula High School teamed up with the Blood Center for a blood drive on campus today. Students also lined up to give blood to support and help a fellow classmate who is battling leukemia. This is the second…
An event taking place in Gulfport is a way for people to give back by giving the gift of blood. The Blood Center’s Bloodmobile is set up at Rouses in Gulfport today for a holiday blood drive. All blood types…
It’s a busy time for all this holiday season, but it’s still an important time to give blood. According to The Blood Center, an increase in elective surgeries and traffic related accidents in the winter bring about a need for…
Statistics show that someone in the world needs a blood transfusion every two seconds. It’s World Blood Donor Day and because of the growing need for blood donations the City of Diamondhead hosted a community blood drive today. The event…
There is a severe blood shortage across the country and even here on the Coast we are feeling the effects. Officials say that there has been a low donor turnout and usage has increased which has put a strain on…
The Blood Center hosted a community blood drive today at Walmart on Bienville in Ocean Springs. The Blood Center is a nonprofit organization that supplies blood and blood products to hospitals throughout the Gulf Coast. With a demand to supply…
Harrah’s Gulf Coast in Biloxi is doing its part to help boost the blood supply for our community. The Blood Center has teamed up with Harrah’s to host a blood drive that started today at 10 a.m. The blood mobile…
Pascagoula High School hosted their fall blood drive with the Blood Center. The high school blood drive has grown to be one of the Blood Center’s largest drives. The student council and leadership club hosted the drive. They tell News…
Blood banks across the region are in desperate need of help. Over the next few days there are a number of opportunities for you to roll up your sleeves and pitch in. The Blood Center is hosting two blood drives,…
If you’re looking for a way to help in the wake of Tuesday’s fatal train and bus collision consider donating blood. The Blood Center provided blood for the transfusion therapy needed for many of the victims of the crash. Now…
In the wake of Tuesday’s tragic accident in Biloxi, the Blood Center has confirmed that some of the injured have been transported to hospitals served by the Blood Center. Blood has been provided to meet the transfusion therapy demands of…
The Blood Center says five stat shipments of blood were sent out to area hospitals yesterday to help victims of the train accident. Now they’re trying to replenish that supply. Several blood drives are being held this weekend across the…
As blood donations tend to decrease during the holidays the Blood Center is partnering with 16 area businesses to increase donations. Starting today until the 31st, if you donate blood at one of three locations you can enter to win…