Canadian Blood Services opening plasma donor centre in Lethbridge

Dec 22, 2020 | 2:16 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – A new Lethbridge plasma collection site is the second of three new centres in Canada for Canadian Blood Services and the first in the Western provinces.

“The opening of the new plasma donor centre in Lethbridge is an exciting time for Canadian Blood Services and the community,” said Brenna Scott, Business Development Manager, Canadian Blood Services.

“We are grateful for the generosity of our Lethbridge blood donors and we know they are ready to carry on the tradition of giving to help meet the plasma needs for Canadian patients. We look forward to welcoming donors from the community through our doors,” adds Scott.

This facility is the first dedicated plasma centre in the city and could possibly help save lives.

Courtesy of the Canadian Blood Services, some benefits from plasma found in blood are as follows:

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“Plasma is a protein-rich liquid in blood that helps other blood components circulate throughout the body. It is often transfused as a life-saving treatment for patients undergoing extensive surgery or trauma, or with cancer, immunodeficiency or bleeding disorders. It is also key to producing specialized medicines from plasma-derived protein––a need that is rapidly growing in Canada and globally.”

The new donor centre is located at 10-3735 Mayor Magrath Drive South and the hours of operation are Tuesday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Appointments are now available and plasma donors in Lethbridge can pre-book their plasma donation appointments by visiting blood.ca.

by Connor Gunn