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The American Red Cross — UVA Health’s primary supplier of blood products — is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Your blood donation is needed now to help alleviate the shortage and ensure life-saving medical procedures are not delayed. Sign up to donate below:

Monday, Feb. 5 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (FULL)
Monday, Feb. 19 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (FULL)
Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Quayle Learning Center
1204 West Main St. | Battle Building, First Floor

Appointments required. Sign up by emailing Sharon Jones at GIVEBLOOD@uvahealth.org.

Prepare for your donation: eat well, stay hydrated, and bring your ID.

Save time with RapidPass. Complete your pre-donation reading and health history at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or with the Blood Donor app before your appointment.

“Mad Cow” Eligibility | Those who spent time in Europe may give blood. If you were previously deferred from giving by the Red Cross due to “mad cow,” you may now be eligible. Learn more.

Can’t make the above date? You can still be a life-safer!

If the date and time listed above do not work with your schedule, you can still donate. Schedule an appointment with the American Red Cross at RedCrossBlood.org or call 800.733.2767.