Northern California Community Blood Bank

06/22/2026

Learning doesn't stop in the classroom, it comes to life through hands-on experiences!

We were excited to welcome HESI students to the Northern California Community Blood Bank for an inside look at what it takes to safely collect, process, and provide lifesaving blood to our community. From donor care to the journey each blood donation takes, these future healthcare professionals gained valuable insight into an essential part of patient care that often happens behind the scenes.

A special thank you to Tiffany Armstrong, Laura Smithers, and Chrissy Genaro for sharing their knowledge, experience, and passion with the next generation of healthcare providers.

Thank you to the HESI students for spending the day with us, we wish you all the best as you continue your healthcare journey!

06/19/2026

There is something truly special about looking back at 75 years of the Northern California Community Blood Bank's history. What began as a small community effort has grown into a lifesaving organization that has served generations throughout our region. Every blood donation, every volunteer, every sponsor, and every community partner has helped shape the incredible legacy we celebrate today.

As we've reflected on our history, one thing has become abundantly clear: our mission has always been about people. It's about neighbors helping neighbors. It's about ensuring that when someone experiences trauma, faces cancer treatment, welcomes a premature baby, or undergoes major surgery, lifesaving blood is there when it's needed most.

That mission goes hand in hand with something equally important: community relationships. Our work simply would not be possible without the partnership and support of our local businesses, organizations, schools, civic groups, and community members who sponsor blood drives, host events, and champion our cause. Every successful blood drive is a reflection of a community coming together to ensure lifesaving blood is available for friends and loved ones.

For 75 years, our community has shown what it means to care for one another. Together, we've built something extraordinary, and together we'll continue to save lives for generations to come. Thank you to every donor, volunteer, sponsor, and supporter who has been part of our story. Here's to the next 75 years of serving Northern California, one donation, one partnership, and one life saved at a time.

Humboldt Classics Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis of Henderson Center

06/18/2026

Amos is officially Blood Bank Famous!

Life is pretty good when your human is Rob Ayers! Amos, is a proud rescue pup, recently adopted from the Humboldt County Animal Shelter and we couldn’t be happier to welcome him to our blood bank family! Yesterday, Amos made his blood bank debut alongside, Rob, one of our most dedicated donors. Rob has reached the incredible 33 gallons milestone through 226 donations, making him a true local lifesaver.

Rob couldn't have picked a better day to bring Amos by the blood bank, we had the grill fired up for our big in-house blood drive with Providence St. Joseph's Hospital, so Amos was treated to a burger, of course. We're pretty sure he's going to expect a burger every time they pull into the blood bank parking lot now!

We also have a new piece of blood bank swag, proudly modeled by Amos, that we're especially excited about... dog bandanas! Our donors and blood bank family are huge dog and animal lovers, so we couldn’t help but get something special for our four-legged friends, because heroes come in all shapes, sizes... and sometimes they have four paws.

Full disclaimer- these are only 9 photos of the 100 I took lol! Amos sure is a photogenetic boy!

06/17/2026

Donate on the bloodmobile at Fortuna First Fortuna's First Fridays from 4- 8pm!

06/17/2026

Today we celebrate our vey own Michele, better known as "Mom" for reaching an incredible milestone: 20,000 donor sticks! For 22 years, Michele has served the blood bank as a dedicated nurse and to so many of our donors and staff, she's more than a nurse, she's family. Thank you, Mom, for every life you've helped save and congratulations on a legacy of 20,000 sticks!

06/15/2026

What a great start to our Battle of the Hospitals blood drive! SoHum Health is kicking things off in a big way because they love a competition and they are here to win!
The competition continues this week:
📍 Tuesday (11:00 am – 4:00 pm): At Sutter Coast Hospital in Crescent City
📍 Wednesday (8:00 am – 7:00 pm): Providence St. Joseph Hospital Blood Drive at the Northern California Community Blood Bank in Eureka
📍 Thursday (11:00 am – 4:00 pm): Bloodmobiles at Mad River Hospital and Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital
These blood drives are open to the community, and we encourage everyone to come out and show their support. Every donation helps ensure lifesaving blood is available for local patients when they need it most.
Roll up your sleeve, support your favorite hospital, and help save lives! ❤️🩸

SoHum Health is participating in Battle of the Hospitals -Blood Drive this year! Our amazing staff is going head-to-head with 4 other Northern California Hospitals to compete in a friendly rivalry to help save lives through blood donation. Thank you to the SoHum Health team for all that you do today and everyday to ensure our community is healthy and well taken care of!

06/12/2026

Today, our hearts are with the victims, their families, and the entire Midland, Texas community following the tragic mass shooting that left multiple people injured and lives forever changed.
As part of the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC), the Northern California Community Blood Bank has been activated to assist in the national response. In times of crisis, blood centers across the country work together to ensure lifesaving blood is available where it is needed most.
We will be sending Type O blood to Texas to help support hospitals caring for trauma patients and to ensure an adequate blood supply during this difficult time. This is a powerful reminder that blood donated here in Northern California can help save lives far beyond our own community.
Thank you to our generous donors who make this response possible. Every donation matters.

06/10/2026

Did you know the bloodmobile will be at Oyster Fest?
This year, while you’re enjoying the music, food, and community fun, you can also save lives!
We will be parked at the Campus Store from 10am to 3pm, making it easy and convenient to donate while you’re already on the plaza celebrating.
We’ll have swag bags for the first 10 donors!

06/09/2026

SUPERHEROS NEEDED!- Join our hospital heroes from across Humboldt and Del Norte Counties as they compete to save lives through blood donation.

Who will take the trophy away from Sutter Coast Hospital?

Next week marks the 2nd Annual Battle of the Hospitals Blood Drive! What started as a friendly competition between Michael Lane at Sutter Coast Hospital and Michael Keleman at Providence has grown into something much bigger. This year, all five hospitals in Humboldt and Del Norte counties are joining forces in a friendly rivalry to help save lives through blood donation.
With just ONE WEEK left until the competition begins, now is the time to build excitement, encourage sign-ups, and rally your teams!
Let's make this year's Battle of the Hospitals the biggest and most impactful yet. Every donor makes a difference, and every donation helps ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients right here in our community.
Our hospital heroes understand better than anyone the critical importance of having blood readily available for the most vulnerable patients in need. That's what makes this partnership so meaningful. Together, you're not only competing for a trophy, you're helping ensure local patients have access to lifesaving blood when they need it most.

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