We need your help to save lives. Your donations are what keeps patients safe! Starting October 12th donors will be entered to win a 75″ 4K Samsung TV. One winner announced December 2nd!! Spread the word!
HELP US KEEP YOU AND ALASKA WELL! VOLUNTARY 14-DAY DEFERRAL REQUEST IN RESPONSE TO THE VIRUS KNOWN AS: SARS-COV-2 / COVID-19/ WUHAN VIRUS
VOLUNTARY 14-DAY DEFERRAL REQUEST IN RESPONSE TO 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS-PLEASE DONATE BLOOD TODAY! Blood Bank of Alaska (BBA) along with other blood banks across the United States is monitoring the evolving situation regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, a SARS strain of viral respiratory infection, which began in Wuhan City, China. BBA is absolutely committed to safety for therapeutic patients and …
Joy Neyhart, DO, FAAP of Juneau, Joins Blood Bank of Alaska Board of Directors
Anchorage, AK – Blood Bank of Alaska is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Joy Neyhart to the Board of Directors. Dr. Neyhart is a pediatrician at Rainforest Pediatric Care in Juneau, and has been practicing medicine for 20 years. She currently serves as the Bartlett Regional Hospital Medical Staff Chief, and served on the Alaska State Medical Board …
Refilling the life supply: Alaska National Guard and Blood Bank of Alaska hold blood drive at AKNG armory
More than 30 Alaska National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, Alaska State Defense Force Soldiers, and other DMVA personnel volunteered to give blood at the National Guard Armory here yesterday in coordination with the Blood Bank of Alaska. The blood drive was led by Lt. Col. Joseph Gerace, the 49th Brigade, Medical Detachment Commander of the ASDF, under the direction of …
BBA Supports CDC and Alaska State DHSS Recommendations
Blood Bank of Alaska supports the CDC and Alaska State DHSS recommendations to wear facial coverings when out in public to slow transmission and keep you and our community safe. Blood Bank of Alaska continues to practice the recommended distancing, hand washing and disinfecting of high touch surfaces throughout our centers for the safety of our donors, visitors and staff. …
Recovered COVID-19 Patient Becomes First Alaskan Convalescent Plasma Donor at Blood Bank of Alaska
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2020 Anchorage, AK – Today the first donor to provide convalescent plasma after recovering from COVID-19 donated in Anchorage at Blood Bank of Alaska (BBA). As patients recover from COVID-19 BBA is encouraging them to consider donating their plasma, which has antibodies that can help treat patients infected with the same disease. This request comes …
Convalescent Plasma Donors Needed to Combat Covid-19
Anchorage, AK – In an effort to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, Blood Bank of Alaska (BBA) is asking eligible patients that have fully recovered from the disease to donate convalescent plasma. Convalescent plasma is plasma collected from patients who have recovered from the infectious disease. Plasma from recovered patients contains antibodies that may be used to treat patients infected …
NEW VOLUNTARY 28-DAY DEFERRAL REQUEST IN RESPONSE TO THE VIRUS KNOWN AS: SARS-COV-2 / COVID-19
NEW VOLUNTARY 28-DAY DEFERRAL REQUEST IN RESPONSE TO 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS-PLEASE DONATE BLOOD TODAY! VOLUNTARY 28-DAY DEFERRAL REQUEST IN RESPONSE TO 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS New Voluntary 28-day Deferral Request in Response to Novel Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Blood Bank of Alaska (BBA) along with other blood banks across the United States is monitoring the evolving situation regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, a …
Appointments Only At This Time
Thank you for donating this week! We are asking that donors make an appointment to donate at this time. This is to ensure the safety of those donating and minimize the wait time. Thank you again – call 907-222-5630 to schedule your appt.
Blood Donation Is Authorized During Hunker Down Order as Critical Resource
Donated blood is a critical resource of the medical community and the city has authorized travel to local community blood centers at this time. Officials expect donors to travel directly to the blood center for their donation appointments and then return to their home or place of business. Thank you to the community for ensuring that blood is on hand …