Blood is needed each day in the United States to sustain the lives of patients in need. Whether used for surgery, traumas, during cancer treatment or other life-threatening medical conditions, blood is used to provide hope.
There are many blood suppliers in the country. Community Blood Bank is hospital-operated with a joint shared resource through Avera and Sanford health system.
If you’re donating blood, please adhere to the following requirements:
*Please note that Community Blood Bank staff members will make the final determination on eligibility prior to the blood donation.
If you fulfill any of the following concerns, please wait before giving blood.
Do not give blood if you:
Treat you and your body well after giving blood using these tips:
If you feel unwell after donating, follow these guidelines:
Community Blood Bank collects blood donations as “whole blood.” After donation, the blood is separated into its three components which can be used in various situations to save lives.
If your blood type is:
Percent of Population with blood type:
You can give red blood cells to:
You can receive blood cells from:
O+
A+
B+
AB+
O-
A-
B-
AB-
37%
34%
10%
4%
6%
6%
2%
1%
O+, A+, B+, AB+
A+, AB+
B+, AB+
AB+
Everyone
A+, A-, AB+, AB-
B+, B-, AB+, AB-
AB-
O+, O-
A+, A-, O+, O-
B+, B-, O+, O-
Everyone
O-
A-, O-
B-, O-
AB-, A-, B-, O-
Donor Room (located inside hospital main lobby).
Parking available in front of building (valet service available)
Monday: 7am-5pm
Tuesday: 8am-6pm
Wednesday: 7am-5pm
Thursday: 8am-6pm
Friday: 7am-5pm
Doctor’s Plaza 2, 4th floor (by skywalk)
Parking available in front of building (valet service available)
Monday: 8am-6pm
Tuesday: 8am-6pm
Wednesday: 8am-6pm
Thursday: 8am-6pm
Friday: 8am-4pm
If you have questions regarding blood donation, call us at 1-877-877-3070 or 605-331-3222, or
email Lauri Hoffmann, Program Coordinator: lauri.hoffmann@sanfordhealth.org.