Several blood types have moved into critical status as hospital usage remains high with some A and O blood types.
While donor turnout has improved, the usage requires even more donors to contribute.
O-positive, O-negative, A-positive and A-negative are in high demand, and are critically low compared to other blood types.
Although the blood bank reports B-negative, AB-positive, and AB-negative as adequate, B-positive is still low and in need of more donors.
Within the Erie community, here are the percentages of the population:
- O-positive at 39%
- O-negative at 7%
- A-positive at 32%
- A-negative at 6%
Donate now, save lives!
The Community Blood Bank is located at 2646 Peach Street, and is open the following hours:
Monday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Weekend Hours : 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome or you can schedule an appointment through the donor portal, or by calling 814-456-4206.