Good Samaritan Hospital operates the only hospital-based blood donor collection facility in the region. This allows Good Samaritan Hospital to meet the blood transfusion needs of our busy surgical, trauma, oncology, dialysis and medical services.

Half of all blood used in transfusions comes from donors from our community. Over 2,000 individuals donate annually at our Blood Bank. Numerous corporate and community groups participate in annual blood drives. Individuals and groups who wish to become supporters and donors can contact us at 845-368-5178. Blood donors are always needed to keep up with demand for blood. Giving blood saves lives.

The Good Samaritan Hospital Blood Bank also provides pre-surgical autologous blood services. If you are having surgery, you can, with your doctor's permission, set aside your own blood which can be reinfused during or after surgery, if needed.

Every bit helps. Last year, Good Samaritan Hospital needed more than 4,000 pints of blood—every donation helps, so please schedule an appointment today.

Your choice! Donate for yourself, a family member, friend, in someone’s name or for the hospital’s general blood supply.

Used right here. When you donate at Good Samaritan, your blood is used at the hospital for our community.

Want to do more? If you or your organization would like to sponsor a blood drive, please contact us.

FAQ’s about donating blood.

Is donating blood safe?
Donating blood is a safe process. Needles and bags used to collect blood are used only once and then discarded, making spread of infection
to the donor not possible.

Am I eligible to donate?
To donate, you must be in good general health, at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. If over 75 years of age, you must have
a physician's consent.

How long does it take?
The whole process takes under an hour. It starts with registration, a health history and a miniphysical. Then comes the actual donation, which usually takes less than 10-12 minutes. Afterward, you will be asked to spend a few minutes relaxing where you can have a light refreshment before returning to your normal activities.

5 Reasons To Give Blood

• Blood donation helps countless people. Good Samaritan Hospital collects blood so it can provide blood and blood components to accident and trauma victims, surgical patients, cancer patients, hemophiliacs, patients with anemia and many more.
  
  
• Blood is desperately needed. There’s a continual needfor blood donation—each year, over 1 million people in the United States donate, but that’s still not enough to meet demand. Any amount you can donate, any time, will help tremendously.
  
  
• There is no substitute for blood. We only use human blood, so it’s critical that we process enough to meet the needs of patients whose lives depend on blood products every day.
  
  
• A single donation can go a long way. Because blood can be broken down into various
  components, your gift of just one unit can save the life of more than one person.
  
  
• We need you! If you’re a healthy person and want to help those who are sick and less fortunate, please consider donating blood today. You can even join our Lifesaver Club, where you can earn lots of giveaways and prizes for donating. We applaud all our donors for their commitment to life and ask you to join their effort.

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