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WHAT'S NEW?

Donate blood in February and Win Diamonds!
Every person who donates throughout the month of February will be entered into a weekly drawing for a pair of diamond earrings. PLUS a grand prize drawing for all donors in February for
a beautiful 1 Karat 14K gold diamond ring!



There is an elevated need for O Negative and B Negative in area hospitals. All blood types are welcome but the need is greater for these two types. Northwest Florida Blood Services provides blood and blood components to local hospitals who serve the life threatening needs of patients, families and friends.

Support your community blood center by making a blood donation and take home a cute
Halloween Bear as a Thank You. Each blood donor will receive a free cholesterol screening, also.
Call 850-473-3853 to schedule a blood drive

Elevated Blood Needs: O Negative, O Positive, AB Plasma, Platelets. All blood types are welcome.

Northwest Florida Blood Services is your community blood center providing blood to patients, families and friends in local hospitals in Pensacola, Crestview, Ft. Walton and Destin as well as others across the Panhandle. Blood is used for patients with cancer, in surgeries, and emergencies.

For further information, call 850-473-3853.
Please support your community blood center

GENERAL DONATION
INFORMATION:
 
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 years of age with a signed parental consent form. There is no upper age limit. You must weigh at least 110 pounds; must present a picture ID and be in good health. The donation process includes: registration, a health history survey, blood pressure and iron level checks. The blood draw itself is approximately 7 to 9 minutes. Blood is used for surgeries, emergencies, heart by pass, babies, and cancer treatments.

All blood types welcome. Elevated blood needs Type O-, AB-, and platelets. Each donor receives a free cholesterol screening. For additional information check the website at www.nfbcblood.org or call 850-473-3853.

Join us and be a Lifesaver.

Call Donor Recruitment at 850-473-3853 to organize a blood drive.


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Mission Statement
To improve lives by providing
quality blood services and exceptional customer service.
Vision Statement
To be a world class provider of
blood and blood services.
Quality Statement
We accept responsibility for providing quality products and services 100% of the time.

A Division of Florida Blood Services

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NEW HOURS FOR SEVERAL OF OUR FACILITIES IN 2010
Posted Hours of Operation are effective on Mon Jan 4th
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Current Blood Supply Status:

  Northwest Florida Blood Services is your community blood center serving hospitals and patients in the community for 61 years. Check the www.nfbcblood.org website for additional information or call 850-473-3853, ext 102.

Key to Indicators:

Normal NeedIncreased NeedSignificant Need


                         
Today's Blood Supply Status Indicators are:

O+O-A+A-B+B-AB+AB-

Note:  Normal need means that we still need people to donate a blood type.  Increased need means that we are nearing a significant shortage, and Significant need means that we are at a one day or less supply of a blood type.

Special Promotion for February - Diamond Days

Donate blood in February and Win Diamonds!
Every person who donates throughout the month of February
will be entered into a weekly drawing for a pair of diamond earrings.
PLUS a grand prize drawing for all donors in February for
a beautiful 1 Karat 14K gold diamond ring!

Click Here to View the Promotion Poster (PDF)


IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Northwest Florida Blood Services

Issues Critical Need Statement

O Negative Blood Type

Pensacola, Florida- January 17, 2009 Northwest Florida Blood Services has issued a critical need for O Negative blood type donors. O Negative blood types are asked to come to one of the centers and make a blood donation to help the increased need of this blood type.

You are eligible to donate blood if you are 16 years old with guardian consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit. For additional information please call 850-473-3853 or check the website at www.nfbcblood.org. Contact Betty Roberts 850-572-4136.

 

 PRESS RELEASES

Studer Group Sponsors Northwest Florida Blood Services Student Scholarships - - Awards Announced

Pensacola, Florida- Sept 25, 2009 – Northwest Florida Blood Services announces winners of Save Our Summer Student Scholarship Program. Students registered for scholarship monies and to coordinate blood drives during the summer months. Students working with NFBS Community Relations Representatives Ginger Arthur and Alison Lacour learned how to organize a blood drive, the mission of a blood drive, set -up process of a blood drive, to recruit donors, leadership skills, and how to market a blood drive during the time of year donations are at a low. Funds for this scholarship program were donated by the Gulf Breeze located Studer Group.

The Studer Group’s mission is to make health care a better place for employees to work, physicians to practice medicine and patients to receive care. Students set up blood drives and had criteria guidelines to meet for consideration of an award.

The following awards and schools they are attending are: $1000 Awards Winners Fallon Simmons – Northwest Florida State College and Lacy Pettis – Florida State University.

The $500 Award Winners are:

Alethia Zambesi –Pensacola Junior College; Stephanie Tucker –University of West Florida;Lauren Welch –University of West Florida and Susan Battle – University of West Florida.

Northwest Florida Blood Services salutes the students and the Studer Group for being lifesavers in our community.

 

  Please remember that it's the Blood on the Shelf that saves lives when any disaster strikes.  When you conduct your preparations for storms this year - consider donating Blood to help save the life of a neighbor in need should there be a call for blood due to traumas associated with storms.

  Your donation today can help to save 3 lives tomorrow.

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~~NEW BLOOD DONOR BENEFIT PROGRAM~~
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