Receiving Blood Transfusions Blood for patient transfusion is the safest it has ever been. The risk of a patient being infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, as a result of a blood transfusion is one in 676,000. Educating physicians and patients about blood and the latest techniques in blood transfusion. Lending technical assistance to hospitals and their blood banks and medical staffs. There are many places where donations can be made.
Bloodmobiles travel to high schools, colleges, churches, and community organizations.
People can also donate at community blood centers and hospital-based donor centers. Many people donate at blood drives at their workplace. All figures are based on 1995-96 data.