The Blood Connection plans improvements with new local facilities

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Blood Connection said Thursday it’s planning a new blood distribution and operations facility in Augusta.

Set to be unveiled in May 2025, it will strengthen the blood bank’s mission to provide adequate, safe, cost-effective blood supplies and services to hospitals and patients.

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The expanded facility is part of a broader initiative to improve turnaround times for blood deliveries and introduce new opportunities for blood donation, the center said.

“This new blood depot reflects our unwavering commitment to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and communities across Georgia,” said Delisa English, president and CEO of The Blood Connection. “We’re excited to provide our hospital partners with faster, more specialized services, which are essential to saving lives.”

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The new facility will feature:

A blood depot: A newly designed storage and distribution system will streamline the collection and delivery process.
Reference lab: Upgraded systems and technology will specialty blood cases, with advanced testing and improved blood matching.
Donor room: There will be more space and resources for donors, offering a more comfortable and welcoming environment.

The blood bank’s current local facility is at 3156 Perimeter Parkway in Augusta.