NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Blood Bank has announced upcoming blood donation events in the Greater New Orleans area for the month of March. The Ochsner team shares they are working to meet people where they are by bringing blood donation opportunities to locations throughout southeastern Louisiana. Appointments can be made online; however, walk-ups are welcome.
Now through Mar. 31 (or as supplies last), all donors will receive a crawfish t-shirt, available at all blood donation locations.
While all blood types are accepted, we are especially in need of platelets and Type O red cells. Your donation plays a role in saving the lives of our patients and those in our community.
Blood donors must:
- Be at least 17-years-old and weigh at least 110 pounds.
- Be over cold or flu symptoms for 72 hours.
- Have had no dental work (including cleaning) in the past 72 hours.
- Have not donated whole blood in the last 8 weeks.
- Have had no transfusions for 3 months.
- Have not lived with a person who has had hepatitis in the past 3 months.
- Have had no tattoos in the past 3 months from a facility that is unlicensed or not regulated by a U.S. state.
Ochsner Health is accepting blood donations at the following locations this March:
| Thursday, March 5 | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Ochsner Health Center – Lapalco 4225 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072 |
| Friday, March 6 | |
| 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.(Blood Donation) 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| Saturday, March 7 | |
| 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Franklin St. Church of Christ 431 Franklin St., Gretna, LA 70053 |
| 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | St. James Boat Club (Percy Terry Replacement Drive) 39180 West Airline Highway, Gramercy, LA 70052 |
| Monday, March 9 | |
| 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Ochsner Medical Complex – River Parishes 1900 W Airline Highway, Laplace, LA 70068 |
| Tuesday, March 10 | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ochsner Rehabilitation Center 2614 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70121 |
| Wednesday, March 11 | |
| 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| Thursday, March 12 | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| Friday, March 13 | |
| 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.(Blood Donation) 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | St. Tammany Parish Library Mandeville Branch 844 Girod St., Mandeville, LA 70448 |
| 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Platelet Donation) | Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank (Platelet Drive) 2500 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, LA 70056 |
| Saturday, March 14 | |
| 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| Monday, March 16 | |
| 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| Tuesday, March 17 | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ochsner Health Center – Metairie2005 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002 |
| Wednesday, March 18 | |
| 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| Thursday, March 19 | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank 2500 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, LA 70056 |
| 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. | VFW Post 8973 531 Lyon St., New Orleans, LA 70115 |
| 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Department of Energy 850 S. Clearview Pkwy., New Orleans, LA 70123 |
| Friday, March 20 | |
| 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.(Blood Donation) 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| Saturday, March 21 | |
| 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| Sunday, March 22 | |
| 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | St. Matthew the Apostle KC Council 13425 10021 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, LA 70123 |
| Monday, March 23 | |
| 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | St. Charles Parish Hospital 1057 Paul Maillard Road, Luling, LA 70070 |
| Tuesday, March 24 | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| Wednesday, March 25 | |
| 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| Thursday, March 26 | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Lady of the Sea Hospital 200 W 134th Place, Cut Off, LA 70345 |
| Friday, March 27 | |
| 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.(Blood Donation) 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Ochsner Health Center – Tangipahoa (Hammond) 41676 Veterans Ave., Hammond, LA 70403 |
| Saturday, March 28 | |
| 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | American Legion Hall Luling #131 103 Milling Ave., Luling, LA 70070 |
| 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Barataria Baptist Church Fellowship Hall (Crystal Steib Drive)2596 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Lafitte, LA 70067 |
| 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | STEM Fest – Ochsner Sports Performance Center 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive, New Orleans, LA 70112 |
| Monday, March 30 | |
| 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Ochsner St. Anne Hospital 4608 Highway 1, Raceland, LA 70394 |
| Tuesday, March 31 | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Blood Donation) 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.(Platelet Donation) |
Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center (Next to OMC Medical Library – Hospital 1st floor) 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 |
| 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Ochsner Health Center – Covington 1000 Ochsner Blvd., Covington, LA 70433 |
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Online at: https://ochsnerbloodbank.org/donorportal