Memorial Blood Centers

A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP | IT'S EASY TO DONATE BLOOD
WHO CAN DONATE BLOOD | WHY DONATE BLOOD?
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DONATE | WHERE AND WHEN TO DONATE
DONOR CENTERS

A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Memorial Blood Centers is the result of a shared vision of Fairview University Medical Center - Mesabi (FUMC) and Memorial Blood Centers to provide lifesaving blood to patients safely and efficiently.

With this partnership, the community of Hibbing joins the greater Arrowhead Region in giving the "gift of life" to patients in our local hospitals.

Blood donors can donate at Memorial Blood Centers, located at Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi at 750 East 34th Street, Hibbing, or a state-of-the-art Bloodmobile that travels to local businesses, churches, schools and community organizations for blood drives.We make it more convenient for donors to save a life.

90% of the U.S. population will need a transfusion for themselves or an immediate family member at some time in their lives. Less that 5% of the U.S. population donates blood.In Minnesota, 6% of the population donates.

"Volunteer blood donors are very special.They give more that their time or their money.They give the gift of life - the contribution that has no substitute."
Thomas Uncini, M.D.
FUMC Medical Director Laboratory Services
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IT'S EASY TO DONATE BLOOD!
Donating blood is safe, easy and important. It takes only about 45 minutes, from registering to enjoying juice and cookies! Plus, you'll leave Memorial Blood Centers knowing you've helped your own or someone else's friends, family members, coworkers and neighbors.
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WHO CAN DONATE?
  • Anyone ages 17-75
  • In good health
  • Weigh at least 110 pounds
  • At least 8 weeks (56) days since your last donation
  • Are feeling well seven days following a cold or flu
  • Have been off oral antibiotics for 24 hours
  • Have eaten a meal within six hours before donating
  • Have gotten adequate sleep within 24 hours before donating
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WHY DONATE BLOOD?
  • There is no substitute for blood
  • It helps accident victims, surgical patients, people receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer and other diseases
  • It helps family members, friends, neighbors and anyone in need of blood transfusions

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DONATE?
Once you arrive at Memorial Blood Centers, a health professional will ask you confidential questions about your medical history. You'll receive a "mini-physical" - temperature, pulse, hemoglobin (iron level), and blood pressure check. You'll then be seated comfortably in a donation station. Donating blood takes only 10-15 minutes and it's relatively painless. You cannot contract any infectious diseases because only sterile, disposable needles are used. All needles are discarded after one use. After donating, you'll be encouraged to take a refreshment break, where you'll be served juice, coffee and cookies while you visit with other donors. That's all there is to it! Your unit of blood will be tested for blood type, antibody screen and infectious diseases as required by blood banking regulations.

Eligible doors can donate blood every 56 days.Since each donated unity can be separated into components, a single donor can help up to three patients.
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WHERE AND WHEN TO DONATE:
Memorial Blood Centers is located in Fairview University Medical Center - Mesabi:
750 East 34th Street, Hibbing, MN 55746

The donor center hours are:

Monday - 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday - 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Appointments are encouraged and can be made by calling (218) 263-1338 or 1-888-448-3253. Visit www.memorialbloodcenters.org for more information.
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OTHER MEMORIAL BLOOD CENTERS LOCATIONS:
Duluth                                                                                                                        5115 Burning Tree Road                                                                                Duluth, MN 55811

Superior                                                                                                              3500 Tower Avenue                                                                                                Superior, WI 54880

Virginia                                                                                                                  901 9th Street North                                                                                        Virginia, MN 55792

Minneapolis
2304 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-3300

Downtown Minneapolis                                                                                           115 Roanoke Building
109 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 673-1088

Bloomington                                                                                                             500 W 98th Street                                                                                          Bloomington, MN 55420

Coon Rapids                                                                                                            3200 Main Street, Suite 120                                                                                   Coon Rapids, MN 55448

Eden Prairie                                                                                                           6801 Washington Avenue South                                                                               Eden Prairie, MN 55439

Plymouth  
3021 Harbor Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55447
(763) 550-9011

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