Donate Blood

Welcome to Blood Donor Services!

If you wish to donate blood at Washington Hospital Center, please call 202-877-5250 to schedule an appointment or just walk-in!

The Blood Donor Center is located in the main lobby of Washington Hospital Center at:
110 Irving St., N.W., Rm 1010NA
Washington, D.C. 20010

Hours of Operation:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8am - 4pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 8am - 6pm

All Donors MUST:

• Be In good general health.
• Be at least 17 years old (no upper age limit).
• Have no high-risk factors for HIV or hepatitis .
• Have no history of viral hepatitis after the age of 11.
• Have no cold, flu, or symptoms of illness for at least seven days before donating.
• Have no less  than 8 weeks between blood donation appointments.
• Eat a healthy meal & drink plenty of water prior to donating.

Please call the Blood Donor Center at 202-877-5250 with any specific questions related to
international travel or health concerns related to the following:

• Anemia
• Allergy shots
• Antibiotics
• Blood pressure
• Cancer
• Cholesterol
• Colds
• Dental work
• Diabetes
• Stroke
• Surgery
• Hepatitis / liver
• Kidney
• Malaria
• Other medications
• Pregnancy
• Tattoos or body piercings

Blood Drives

If you or someone you know would like to sponsor a blood drive with
Washington Hospital Center, please contact:

Community Blood Drive Recruiters
Shandy Destin (Washington D.C. Metro Area )
301– 931-4418
shandy.c.destin@medstar.net

or

Hospital Blood Drive Recruiter
Renita Carter ( MedStar Health Hospital Initiatives)
301-931-4424
renita.carter@medstar.net

Thank you for saving a life!