About Us Our Team For Providers For Patients Blood Blog Tools/Resources Contact Us Careers BLOOD SAVE LIVES EVERY 2 SECONDS SOMEONE IN THE UNITED STATES NEEDS BLOOD When you donate blood, you are saving lives of friends, family, and members of your community. Every 2 seconds someone in the United States needs blood, and with your donation, you can save upwards to three individual lives. Since blood cannot be manufactured, blood donations are necessary to ensure that healthcare systems have adequate supply for those in need. By donating blood, you are protecting the community supply and helping save the life of someone in our community. GIVE BLOOD NOW ONE PINT OF BLOOD CAN SAVE THREE LIVES AND WHEN HOSPITALS HAVE AMPLE SUPPLY, PATIENTS WHO NEED IT HAVE HOPE When you donate blood with South Bend Medical Foundation, you are helping people within your community. To learn more about your eligibility and donation locations, schedule an appointment below. Start Your Donation Here ORGANIZATIONS/ GROUPS WE WILL HELP PLAN AND ORGANIZE BLOOD DRIVES Giving blood is a simple act that can make a big difference in the lives of others. The South Bend Medical Foundation encourages groups and organizations throughout the region to consider hosting a blood drive. We will work with you to plan and organize the blood drive as well as bring all the necessary equipment and trained staff to collect donations. Blood drives are a great way to increase community involvement as well as the area’s blood supply. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why should I donate blood? Donating blood is a volunteer opportunity like no other—with your donation you will be saving lives! With one donation, you can be saving trauma victims, premature babies, people with anemia, as well as surgery patients. How can I find out my blood type? Where do I schedule an appointment? What should I do to prepare for my donation? I'm taking medication, can I still donate? How often can I donate? How will I feel after my donation? SPOT THE DROP Display your magnet on the back of your car! Each week, we’ll post two sightings on this page and our social media pages. If you recognize your car, contact us at donors@sbmf.org. If you can correctly identify your car by the license plate number and have donated in the past 4 months, you’ll receive a $25 gift card! Spot the Drop Sightings If you see your car and can correctly identify the license plate number and have donated in the last 4 months you may be a winner! Send us an email at donors@sbmf.org CONTACT US South Bend Medical Foundation provides pathology services to area hospitals and physicians as well as serving as the community blood bank. For assistance or questions regarding these services, please fill out the form below and we will contact you shortly. If you have questions for our client support team, please call us at 574.234.4176. CAREERS The team at South Bend Medical Foundation is dedicated to providing exceptional services that have a direct impact on patients' lives. Interested in becoming a member of the SBMF team? We'd love to hear from you. Start Your Career Here © South Bend Medical Foundation 2021 I Powered by Sharp Wilkinson