To help boost blood supply for communities in the Greater New Orleans region, Ochsner Health is hosting blood drives at several regional locations throughout the month of February. These donation events will feature the Ochsner Blood Mobile, which provides a comfortable and safe place for donations. Donations are also accepted at three local Ochsner Blood Banks up to six days a week: Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans, Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank Campus, and Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner. Days and hours of operation can be found at www.ochsner.org/bloodbank.
As Ochsner invites people in the New Orleans community to roll up their sleeves and make a donation that could save a life, they’re offering a new incentives for donor. Through Feb. 25, donors will receive a $10 gift card to King Cake Hub, located at 1464 S Broad St. in New Orleans. Donors will also have the option to receive a Blood Bank t-shirt instead of the gift card.