Arkansas Blood Institute

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Fort Smith Donor Center

Little Rock, Ar

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Alert: Emergency Blood Shortage, Donors Critically Needed

June 22, 2021 – A nationwide blood shortage has reached Arkansas, as blood donations have reached emergency low levels. The shortage has been worsened by consistently high hospital usage, leaving blood centers around the...// Read More
Changes to Donor Eligibility Requirements Allow More People to Give Blood

Arkansas Blood Institute is Calling on Donors of All Blood Types to Give

February 19 (LITTLE ROCK) – As winter weather and resulting blood drive cancelations severely impact the supply of life-saving blood, Arkansas Blood...// Read More
COVID-19 Vaccines Create Eligibility Confusion for Blood Donors

January 31, 2021 (LITTLE ROCK) – While recent vaccinations have brought hope to many, they’ve also brought confusion from donors about how receiving the COVID vaccine affects blood donation eligibility.

Individuals who...// Read More