The Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Blood Donor Center encourages people to donate blood and platelets as often as possible. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health sponsors community blood drives every week throughout Lancaster County, as well as at the Blood Donor Center at the Suburban Pavilion. Blood that is collected stays in Lancaster County to benefit members of our community.
The United States is currently experiencing a shortage of blood supplies. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health encourages all eligible donors to make a donation at either our blood donor center or one of our community blood drives. Blood donation is safe, including for those who have received a Covid-19 vaccination.
Blood donors must be in good health (free of flu, cold and nausea symptoms for at least three days), 16 years of age (with parental consent) to 79 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, be well hydrated, eat a substantial meal within four hours before donating, and bring a form of ID.
September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic and Latino Americans are the fastest growing demographic of the United States population, yet only a small percentage donate blood. Hispanic Americans have the highest percentage of people with type O blood, which is vital to the blood supply. Donating blood is a powerful and positive way to support others.
Appointments are encouraged and will receive priority. To make an appointment, please call 717-544-0170, or schedule online at LGhealth.org/giveblood (local Blood Drive Events tab). Donors will receive a free gift.
August 2023 blood drives dates and locations:
9/5
Tue
2 pm - 7 pm
LGH – James Street 3rd Floor Common Area
555 Duke Street, Lancaster
9/6
Wed
2 pm - 8 pm
Caernarvon Fire Company
2145 Main Street, Narvon
9/7
Thurs
1 pm - 6 pm
Lancaster Elks Lodge #134
219 Duke Street, Lancaster
9/12
Tue
9 am - 3 pm
LGH Mill Building
26 North Cedar Street, Lititz
9/19
Tue
2 pm - 7 pm
Faith Reformed Church
611 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville
9/20
Wed
2 pm - 8 pm
Intercourse Fire Company
10 North Hollander Road, Intercourse
9/21
Thurs
2 pm - 8 pm
Bareville Fire Company
211 East Main Street, Leola
9/26
Tue
2 pm - 7 pm
Providence Township Building
200 Mt. Airy Road, New Providence
9/29
Fri
9 am - 3 pm
Southern Market, PatientsRWaiting 7th Annual Diversity in Medicine Conference
100 S. Queen Street, Lancaster
In addition, LG Health offers appointments at the Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Blood Donor Center, located at the Suburban Pavilion, 2104 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 2nd Floor, Lancaster. Community members may schedule appointments to donate at the Blood Donor Center by calling 717-544-0170 and choosing option 1, or by visiting LGHealth.org/GiveBlood
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Blood Donor Center hours:
- Mondays: 10 am to 7:30 pm
- Tuesdays: 8 am to 4 pm
- Wednesdays: 8 am to 6 pm
- Thursdays: 8 am to 4 pm
- Fridays: 8 am to 6 pm
MEDIA CONTACT:
Marcie Brody
Marcie.brody@pennmedicine.upenn.edu