Frederick Health opens Blood Donor Center to directly serve the Frederick community

Frederick Health has opened a blood donation center at its Frederick Health Village location, creating a local, reliable source of lifesaving blood for patients across Frederick County. Unlike national donation centers, blood donated at the Frederick Health Blood Donor Center stays within the community and is used to directly support Frederick Health patients. 

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S requires a blood transfusion, and roughly one in seven patients entering Frederick Health Hospital will need blood. Donations are crucial for patients in critical situations, such as those undergoing surgery, trauma victims, or individuals with certain medical conditions like cancer or anemia. 

“When you donate blood at Frederick Health’s Blood Donor Center, your donation stays in the Frederick community," said Bruce Williams, Director of Laboratory Services at Frederick Health. “You could be saving your neighbor, friend, or relative all at the same time—a single donation can help as many as three patients.” 

In addition to providing a way to give back and directly support the local community, the donation center will be a critical tool in ensuring a steady supply to respond to emergencies, natural disasters, accidents, and other significant events that could impact Frederick County.  

“Part of being a community healthcare system is anticipating the needs of your community before disaster strikes,” said Dr. Cheryl Cioffi, President & CEO of Frederick Health. “Opening our Blood Donor Center is part of our commitment to being a resource in times of need as well as enhancing the well-being of Frederick County as a whole.”  

The Frederick Health Blood Donor Center is located at Frederick Health Village.

To learn more about the Frederick Blood Donor Center and sign up to donate, visit www.frederickhealth.org/blooddonor or call 240-566-3700 to confirm availability.