Our hearts are with Minneapolis today. We are devastated by the news of the mass shooting, and our thoughts are with all those impacted — the victims, their loved ones, and the first responders. Hospitals rely on a ready supply during emergencies, and your donation can save lives. If you are eligible, please consider donating blood to help ensure hospitals have the lifesaving supply they need. 🩸 Schedule your donation today: https://lnkd.in/gGPTGgu
Rhode Island Blood Center
Hospitals and Health Care
Providence, RI 2,788 followers
Help Someone Else, Become a Blood Donor
About us
The Rhode Island Blood Center was founded in 1979 as a non-profit community blood center. As the sole supplier of blood to all of the hospitals in Rhode Island, our mission is to ensure patients have immediate access to a safe, plentiful and cost-effective blood supply. Our main Blood and Platelet Donor Center is located at 405 Promenade Street in Providence, Rhode Island. We also have five additional donation centers conveniently located throughout Rhode Island, including Woonsocket, Warwick, South County, Aquidneck Island and Westerly. RIBC has long-standing relationships with many organizations in community who sponsor blood drives, helping us make giving blood as convenient as possible for donors. Approximately 250 to 280 units of blood must be collected each day to meet the needs of patients and hospitals we serve in Rhode Island and throughout New England. The Blood Center is much more than just a blood collection organization or blood bank. We register people for the National Marrow Donor Program and collect stem cells of donors who match recipients needing bone marrow transplants right at our Providence Center. We provide various therapeutic treatments for patients in local hospitals. Our state-of-the-art laboratory conducts DNA and relationship testing, human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing and red cell typing. We are also involved in a variety of local and national research programs in an effort to improve all aspects of the blood banking industry. The Rhode Island Blood Center is dedicated to steady growth and improvement in our community blood program.
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http://www.ribc.org
External link for Rhode Island Blood Center
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Providence, RI
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1979
- Specialties
- Blood Donation, Laboratory Testing, National Bone Marrow Registry, HLA (human leukocyte antigen) typing, and DNA & Relationship Testing
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Employees at Rhode Island Blood Center
Updates
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Our team recently spoke with WPRI about the ongoing blood emergency and the need for blood in our area. Watch on to learn more and hear how you can help. 🎥 #WPRI #LocalNews #RhodeIsland #BloodEmergency
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Karin, one of our dedicated staff members, found herself with a 45-minute break between appointments and used it to donate blood at our Middletown donor center! Our staff doesn't just support the mission, they live it. Thank you, Karin, for leading by example during this #BloodEmergency. 🩸👏 #StaffSpotlight #DonateBlood
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We're glad to see blood donation making national news, especially during the ongoing blood emergency! Follow in Craig's footsteps and schedule your next lifesaving donation today: www.donate.ribc.org/ 🩸 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gQVqjY_P
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We’re launching a bold new ad campaign! 🚩🚩 It’s time to reframe the way people think about blood donation, with a little humor and a lot of heart. Red Flags call out the most common excuses. Green Flags celebrate the donors who show up. It’s fresh. It’s fun. And it’s built to: ✅ Spark honest conversations ✅ Bust myths about giving blood ✅ Inspire more people to become regular donors This campaign isn’t about pressure; it’s about possibility. The truth is, most people can donate and just don’t realize how quick, easy, and meaningful it really is. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. If you can give, your donation matters more than you know. Take a look, and we hope to see all you green flags at a donor center or local drive soon!
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Rhode Island Blood Center has declared a #BloodEmergency. Our state’s blood supply has dropped below a 2-day inventory—well under the 7-day level needed to support hospital and patient needs. Summer vacations and school breaks have slowed donations, just as trauma cases rise. We're calling on the community to step up and save lives. Please give. Schedule a donation at bit.ly/4nOUUWn. #BloodEmergency #DonateBlood #RIBC
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Our South County Donor Center team is always excited when Dylan T. walks through the door—and not just because he brings homemade cookies! At just 18 years old, Dylan has already made 50 blood donations, traveling regularly from Westerly to give both blood and platelets. He’s one of the most dedicated young donors in Rhode Island Blood Center history, and our team couldn’t be prouder to support him on this journey. Dylan started donating at 16 and has already given six gallons, far exceeding the requirements of our “Gallon Grad” program. His generosity, commitment, and kindness make him a true inspiration to all of us. Congratulations, Dylan, and thank you for making such a difference and always putting a smile on our team's faces! 🌟 #YoungLeaders #TeamHighlight #RIBC
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Let’s give a standing ovation to the Mount Pleasant High School Kilties Music Department! 👏 Dressed in their very best RIBC gear, this talented group brought our blood donor jingle, “Good Karma by the Pint,” to life with a spirited performance. 🎶 And a special shoutout to our very own Account Manager Glenn keeping the beat on drums! 🥁🩸 #GoodKarmaByThePint #MountPleasantHS #BloodDrive #HighSchoolHeroes
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Today, we honor Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of resilience, liberation, and the ongoing pursuit of equity. At Rhode Island Blood Center, we recognize the importance of acknowledging this pivotal moment in American history and the continued work toward justice and inclusion. Let this day be a time of reflection, education, and celebration. Happy Juneteenth!
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“You don’t need a medical degree to save a life. You don’t need millions of dollars. You just need to give an hour of your time.” Jason works on our Enterprise Donor Engagement Marketing team and has been a dedicated blood donor for years, motivated by the quiet hope of helping others in need. In 2021, his perspective shifted profoundly when he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer. During surgery to remove a large tumor and his kidney, Jason lost a critical amount of blood. Blood transfusions were the only thing that kept him alive. Since his recovery, Jason has returned to donating regularly, 40 donations and counting. He uses his personal experience to inspire and educate others about the lifesaving power of blood donation. We’re proud to have Jason on our team, bringing his passion and firsthand experience to everything he does. Jason’s story is a powerful reminder that every donation matters and can truly change lives.
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