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 …

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.

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 …

Alaskans pride themselves on their way of life. The stereotype of the rugged Alaskan, self-reliant, tough, and free spirited is on the mark. We live here in the great state of Alaska because we enjoy and appreciate the scenery and wildlife, the opportunities for outdoor life, as well as good times with our fellow Alaskans. When it comes down to …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2020   National Blood Donor Month Raises Awareness for the Need for Blood in January   Anchorage, AK: January is National Blood Donor Month and Blood Bank of Alaska is encouraging donors to visit their local blood center or a mobile drive. This month was first designated as National Blood Donor Month in 1970 to …

Pick up one of our exclusive Chad Carpenter designed t-shirts when you donate at the State Fair or at a select center during the State Fair. August 22nd – September 4th; Anchorage Main Center, S. Anchorage Center and the Wasilla Center will also have t-shirts. 907-222-5630 Call today to book an appointment at the center or stop by our Mobile …

Join us for a night of live auctions, silent auctions, wine, food and fun to raise money for a new mobile coach to save lives in communities across Alaska.  The event takes place on September 14th at the Alaska Native Heritage Center and begins at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). Tickets are $55 per person; Wine Styles members …

Board Chair, Ian Van Tets, completed his 100th donation last week.  He began donating blood in the nineties and has donated in Alaska since moving here in 2002. He fits blood donation into his busy schedule as an Associate Professor with the University of Alaska, teaching physiology for both UAA’s Department of Biological Sciences and the local Medical School, Alaska …