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- EIN 92-6002175
- (907) 222-5600
- 1215 Airport Heights Dr Anchorage AK 99508-2977 USA
- www.bloodbankofalaska.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Blood Banks, Health
Mission: Dedicated to serving the people of alaska by providing high quality blood products and state-of-the-art related services in a way which is cost effective and receptive to changing health care needs. The blood bank provides blood products and testing services to hospitals to ensure an adequate and safe supply of blood in routine and emergency situations. It provides educational services to potential donors and recipients of blood products. The blood bank also educates the community on donated blood and the risks and alternatives to blood transfusions. It provides data for statistics on current transfusion practices. The blood bank serves as a training site for students enrolled in the medical techology program at the university of alaska anchorage. The blood bank provides counseling to donors that test positive for infectious diseases.
Programs: The blood bank of alaska provides blood products and testing services to hospitals and regional health care centers throughout the state of alaska using the community responsibility system in which there is no charge for nonplacement of blood by a patient/recipient. The blood bank recruits volunteer blood donors to assist alaska hospitals in maintaining an adequate supply of blood products. The blood bank also facilitates required blood testing of blood products and provides laboratory functions and storage.