(Parsons, KS) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) has been chosen by Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas, as the exclusive provider of blood, plasma, and platelets, effective January 1, 2024. This designation expands CBCO’s role as the sole provider to patients at 45 area hospitals, including 44 institutions across southwest Missouri, northwest Arkansas, and southeast Kansas. This partnership further solidifies CBCO’s commitment to ensuring a stable and reliable supply of blood and blood products to meet the healthcare needs of the community.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to broaden our services to Labette Health,” expressed Anthony Roberts, Executive Officer of CBCO. Roberts added, “We eagerly anticipate collaborating with Labette partners and affiliates to strengthen and support the community blood supply. This expansion aligns with our commitment to ensuring a reliable and ample blood resource for the healthcare needs of the community.”
Christina Sykes, Vice President and COO of Labette Health, expressed gratitude for the partnership with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, acknowledging CBCO as a dependable provider of the blood supply for Labette Health. Sykes stated, “Community Blood Center of the Ozarks has proven itself to be a dependable partner. We appreciate CBCO and donors who give blood for providing a safe, high-quality blood supply we can rely on. This partnership underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in ensuring a consistent and dependable blood source for the healthcare needs of the community.”Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will begin scheduling local blood drives as part of its initiative to bolster the region’s blood supply. Kenda Burnham, CBCO’s Senior Director of Donor Recruitment, emphasized the significance of community support in maintaining a robust and stable blood supply for the hospitals under their service. Burnham stated, “We are fortunate to collaborate with generous volunteer blood donors and mobile blood drive hosts across our service region. We eagerly anticipate forming new connections as we continue our mission to ensure a strong and reliable blood supply for the community’s healthcare needs.”Blood donations play a crucial role in treating patients facing cancer, trauma victims, and individuals undergoing major surgeries. Individuals aged 17 and up (or 16 with a signed parental permission form), weighing at least 110 pounds, and in general good health meet the basic eligibility criteria for blood donation.
To learn more about Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, how to get involved, or the eligibility requirements for becoming a volunteer blood donor, please contact 417.227.5006 or visit www.cbco.org.
About Community Blood Center of the Ozarks:
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is the exclusive provider of blood, plasma, and platelets to patients at 44 area Ozark hospitals in southwest Missouri, northwest Arkansas, and southeast Kansas. More than 50,000 donations of blood are required each year to meet the local transfusion needs of our friends and neighbors.
Reference:
Michelle Teter, Media Relations Representative
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
417.227.5367
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