Parrish Healthcare’s Partnership with OneBlood Continues to Strengthen Local Community Blood Supply

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (September 4, 2024)-Parrish Healthcare and OneBlood, community partners for more than 15 years, remain committed to ensuring critical blood needs in the community are met. Over the past two years, with the help of Parrish Care Partners and their generosity as blood donors, 138 units of blood have been collected, translating to a potential of 414 lives saved.

According to the American Red Cross US Blood Supply Facts, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion every two seconds. In 2023 alone, the iconic OneBlood "Big Red Bus" collected 57 units of blood from Care Partners at Parrish Healthcare. This year, the Big Red Bus has already collected the equivalent of 81 units of blood from Care Partners, with three remaining blood drives scheduled prior to the end of the year. Each unit of blood provides the potential to save up to three lives.

"Parrish Healthcare's longstanding relationship with OneBlood has been vital in saving lives and helping us fulfill our mission-Healing Experiences for Everyone All the Time®," says George Mikitarian, President and CEO of Parrish Healthcare. "I extend gratitude to all of our dedicated Care Partners who generously donate blood. Your selfless act embodies our commitment to caring for others and making a positive impact in our community. Thank you for your compassion and generosity."

Parrish Healthcare, in partnership with OneBlood, will host three additional blood drives this year; Saturday, September 28 at The Children's Center, Thursday, October 17 at Parrish Medical Center and Thursday, December 12 at Parrish Medical Center. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. All donors will receive a basic wellness check prior to donating which includes a blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. To register, visit oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 9350. We encourage individuals who are not able to donate at Parrish Healthcare blood drives to consider donating at OneBlood's North Brevard local office located at 3880 South Washington Avenue, Suite 210, Titusville, FL 32780.