University of Iowa DeGowin Blood Center

University of Iowa DeGowin Blood Center We are a hospital-based blood center that collects whole blood & platelets for UI Health Care & Stead Family Children's Hospital patients.

Each week more than 400 blood products are transfused at the hospital. Cancer patients, surgical patients, premature infants, people being treated for accident and trauma, recipients of marrow and organ transplants and patients with diseases such as sickle cell anemia and hemophilia all depend on donated blood as part of their care. Your blood donation will take about 45 minutes. You can make an a

ppointment, stop by for a donation (walk-ins are accepted) or donate at one of the DeGowin Blood Center drives in the community. Call (319) 356-2058 to set up an appointment at DeGowin Blood Center. To schedule an appointment at a blood drive go to www.uihealthcare.org/bloodcenter or use the BookNow button on our page. Interested in sponsoring a blood drive? Call (319) 356-8327 to sponsor a blood drive with your organization.

The Volunteer Services Student Leader Board is hosting a blood drive in support of the Abbott & Big Ten We Give Blood Dr...
08/28/2026

The Volunteer Services Student Leader Board is hosting a blood drive in support of the Abbott & Big Ten We Give Blood Drive, and our UI Health Care patients! Make an appointment to donate with us!

Today is the day, Hawkeyes! We have started off strong, let's keep the momentum going. Please encourage your friends and...
08/26/2026

Today is the day, Hawkeyes! We have started off strong, let's keep the momentum going. Please encourage your friends and family across the country to donate today, and support the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Abbott & Big Ten We Give Blood Drive!

Iowa joins all 18 Big Ten schools competing in this year’s "We Give Blood" drive — a nationwide competition between all 18 Big Ten schools to drive the most blood donations and win a $1 million grant from global healthcare company Abbott.

The are keeping us busy at the Iowa City Senior Center! We'll be here until 2pm!
08/25/2026

The are keeping us busy at the Iowa City Senior Center! We'll be here until 2pm!

Happy first day of classes!!
08/24/2026

Happy first day of classes!!

Join us for a blood drive at Medical Center Downtown next week and help the Hawkeyes win the Abbott & Big Ten We Give Bl...
08/21/2026

Join us for a blood drive at Medical Center Downtown next week and help the Hawkeyes win the Abbott & Big Ten We Give Blood Drive (and score a limited-edition t-shirt from Abbott!). We'll be in the first-floor atrium, located near the wound care clinic.

We are set up and ready to see some donors at our monthly Fountain Lobby Drive starting at 10am and we'll be here until ...
08/20/2026

We are set up and ready to see some donors at our monthly Fountain Lobby Drive starting at 10am and we'll be here until 3pm! Walk ins welcome and we still have our Ultimate In Iowa Nice t-shirt for successful donors (while supplies last)!

The University of Iowa Residence Hall Activities Board is hosting the first blood drive of the 2026 Abbott & Big Ten We ...
08/19/2026

The University of Iowa Residence Hall Activities Board is hosting the first blood drive of the 2026 Abbott & Big Ten We Give Blood Drive! Be one of the first to give the University of Iowa your donation points and help us win the We Give Blood Drive, and check out that t-shirt!

Join us for our inaugural blood drive at the Iowa City Senior Center. We will be in the Assembly Room from 10am - 2pm. W...
08/18/2026

Join us for our inaugural blood drive at the Iowa City Senior Center. We will be in the Assembly Room from 10am - 2pm. We hope to see you there!

We would love to see where you have worn your DeGowin gear! - share your photos with us!
08/17/2026

We would love to see where you have worn your DeGowin gear! - share your photos with us!

We will be back at the Fountain Lobby next Thursday, August 20th from 10am - 3pm. We hope to see you there!
08/13/2026

We will be back at the Fountain Lobby next Thursday, August 20th from 10am - 3pm. We hope to see you there!

Address

200 Hawkins Drive, C250 General Hospital
Iowa City, IA
52242

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 7:30pm
Thursday 11am - 7:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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