NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Ochsner Blood Bank has announced upcoming blood donation events in the Greater New Orleans area for the month of July. Ochsner is working to meet people where they are by bringing blood donation opportunities to locations throughout southeastern Louisiana. Appointments can be made online; however, walk-ups are welcome.
While all blood types are accepted, we are especially in need of platelets and Type O red cells. Your donation plays a role in saving the lives of our patients and those in our community.
Blood donors must:
Be at least 17-years-old and weigh at least 110 pounds.
Be over cold or flu symptoms for 72 hours.
Have had no dental work (including cleaning) in the past 72 hours.
Have not donated whole blood in the last 8 weeks.
Have had no transfusions for 3 months.
Have not lived with a person who has had hepatitis in the past 3 months.
Have had no tattoos in the past 3 months from a facility that is unlicensed or not regulated by a U.S. state.
Ochsner Health is accepting blood donations at the following locations this July:
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ochsner Health Center – Lake Terrace1532 Allen Toussaint Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122
2 – 5 p.m.
Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital2614 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70121
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ochsner Therapy and Wellness – Tchoupitoulas5300 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ochsner Baptist – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center2700 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Franklin St. Church of Christ431 Franklin St., Gretna, LA 70053
10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
FLAW Foundation “Rise & Thrive” Celebration5128 E. St. Bernard Highway, Violet, LA 70092
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ochsner Health Center – Metairie2005 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ochsner Health Center – East Mandeville3235 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70448
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank Campus2500 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, LA 70056
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
3 – 7 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Norco #3634375 Spruce St., Norco, LA 70079
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Sunday, July 20
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Belle Chasse #63579016 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Benson Tower1450 Poydras St., Suite 1430, New Orleans, LA 70112
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ochsner St. Anne Hospital4608 Highway 1, Raceland, LA 70394
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Lady of the Sea Hospital200 West 134th Place, Cut Off, LA 70345
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
St. Charles Parish Hospital1057 Paul Maillard Road, Luling, LA 70070
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Slidell Memorial Hospital East100 Medical Center Drive, Slidell, LA 70461
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ochsner Health Center – Covington1000 Ochsner Blvd., Covington, LA 70433
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor)1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ochsner Health Center – Lapalco4225 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072
