Making a Difference in Our Community Shari Nethersole, MD , Boston Children’s Vice President, Community Health and Engagement, and a pediatrician, talks about what the hospital is doing in the community to promote health equity. How is Boston Children’s …
Partnering with Community Organizations to Improve Child and Community Health Shari Nethersole, MD , is Vice President, Community Health and Engagement. She’s also a pediatrician in our Primary Care Center. Here she talks about how the hospital is …
Learn how to donate blood at Boston Children's Hospital.
Donate Blood Schedule a blood donation online Call to schedule a donation Donating blood is one of the easiest ways to help save a child’s life The power of blood donations Life-saving blood donations and expert care get Sadie off the sidelines after her …
What to Expect Upon arrival to the Donor Center, new donors will be asked to complete a donor demographic card to ensure we have their basic information. Then they will be asked to complete a history questionnaire where they are asked about travel and …
Whole Blood When blood is collected, it still contains all of the blood components; thus it is called "whole blood." A short 30-minute whole blood donation can help as many as four children. Whole blood is the most common type of donation. Donations can …
Double Red Cells What are double red cells? Blood is made up of three basic components: red cells, plasma, and platelets. Double red cells are two units of only red cells. How are double red cells collected? Through a single sterile needle, some of your …
Platelets What are platelets? Platelets are irregularly shaped, colorless bodies that are present in the blood. Platelets help form blood clots to stop bleeding. The average lifespan of a platelet is about five days. Who needs platelets? Cancer, cardiac, …
Blood Donor Milestones Milestone Donor (and Guinness Book Record Holder): Bob Watson (Boston, MA) (Originally posted 7/31/2019) When 68-year-old Bob Watson first donated platelets in 1985 at the Boston Children’s Hospital Blood Donor Center , he sat in …
See what the eligibility requirements are if you wish to donate blood here.
Eligibility Requirements Eligibility information You may be able to donate if you: Are in good health and feel well the day of their donation Are least 17 years of age, or 16 with parental consent Weigh at least 110 pounds Have a photo ID New donor …
Organize a Blood Drive Donating blood made easier Give where you live or work by hosting a blood drive! The Boston Children’s Bloodmobile travels to businesses, high schools, and communities throughout Eastern Massachusetts. The Boston Children's …