Check Out The New Bus Spotted In Rochester

Have you noticed the new bus roaming around Rochester, Minnesota?  I know a few people that have spotted it already but just in case you haven't seen it, I wanted to fill you in on what this fancy bus is doing in the Med City.

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The Bloodmobile blood donation bus is shown parked in downtown Rochester, MN. Asset taken for marketing. - Credit: Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program
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Donating blood has never been easier! The Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program is excited to be launching our new Bloodmobile in 2023! The Bloodmobile will allow us to bring our team to your neighborhood, business, or group in a seamless and easy way!
Our goal with the Bloodmobile is to continue making blood donation convenient for all community members in hopes to help save lives and innovate healthcare within our community.
Visit our website for more information on when we will be hosting public blood drives or send us a message if you have a location you would like to see the Bloodmobile! - Blood Donor Program - Mayo Clinic Facebook Page

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Donor beds are shown on the Bloodmobile bus. Asset taken for marketing. - Credit: Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program
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The process for giving blood is really easy and usually takes about an hour.

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Nurse prepares the patient prior to the blood donation on the Bloodmobile bus. Asset taken for marketing. - Credit: Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program
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Make an Appointment to Donate Blood in Rochester and Help Save 3 Lives!

Why donate blood? That’s easy – it helps save lives. In fact, each blood donation can help save up to 3 lives – a mother, a daughter, a brother, or a friend - and all blood collected at the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor center is used locally.

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This blood shortage is a serious issue in our area and throughout our country and lives are depending on this blood.  I even know some of those people and that's why a few months ago, I donated myself.  I just had surgery but as soon as my body is able to donate, I'll be back in to give a little bit more.

Check Out These 2 Locations in Rochester, Minnesota where you can donate blood.

  • #1 - Mayo Clinic, Hilton Building, First Floor, 210 2nd St. SW, Rochester, MN 55902
    •  The Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center's location on the main floor of the Hilton Building is open weekdays from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with special late-night hours on Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • #2 - Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus, Joseph Building, Main Floor, Room M-86, 1216 Second St. SW, Rochester, MN 55902
    • The Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center's location at Joseph M-86 is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.How to make an appointment to donate blood in Rochester, Minnesota

You can also see where the current blood drives are going to be by visiting MayoClinic.org.

Same-day appointments are available!  Just call (507) 284-4475 to see about openings or at a time that works best for you.

Learn more about the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program at their website here.

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Who really benefits from the blood that I give?

There are so many patients that are receiving care in Rochester for so many different reasons.  Your blood could be reaching kids that are fighting cancer or even a celebrity that is getting care in our town.  The land of Mayo Clinic sees many celebrities that are kept top secret but if you scroll a little bit, you'll see a few that have been patients at Mayo Clinic.

12 Celebrities Who Have Been Patients at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota

When you are one of the best hospitals in the world, you are going to attract some celebrities. The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota has seen quite a few throughout its history.