New York Blood Center

New York Blood Center (NYBC) is a prominent nonprofit blood center located in New York, established in 1964. It is one of the largest independent, community-based blood centers in the United States, supplying approximately one million blood products annually to numerous hospitals across the Northeast. NYBC plays a critical role in saving lives by supporting patients undergoing cancer treatment, surgeries, and those affected by accidents, burns, AIDS, sickle cell anemia, and hemophilia. The center also conducts essential laboratory services, including antibody testing, blood typing, and HLA testing for bone marrow and platelet donors. Its mission emphasizes the importance of a safe and reliable community blood supply, achieved through partnerships with community and corporate leaders, blood donors, volunteers, and contributors.