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Emerson Blood Donor Center

133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner
Concord, MA 01742

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Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 8am-3pm

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Donating Blood

We welcome blood donors. Appointments are recommended. We accept walk-ins when space is available. Call 978-287-3778 to schedule an appointment.

Before you donate blood, we recommend doing the following:

  • Stay hydrated. Increase your fluids with an extra 16 ounces or 2 cups of water the day before donating. Then hydrate right before arriving with another 16 oz. of water.
  • Eat a healthy meal.
  • Get a good night’s sleep.
  • Bring a valid photo ID and a list of current medications.
  • Eat a salty snack shortly before donating.

Our Location

The Emerson Health Blood Donor Center is located on the first floor of Emerson Hospital’s Medical Office Building.

  • Once you turn into the hospital driveway from Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, stay to the left.
  • Free parking is provided for all blood donors. Enter the parking lot located on your left.
  • Take your parking ticket with you and ask the Blood Donor Center receptionist to validate when you check-in.
  • If you have a handicapped plate or placard, please utilize our valet parking.

Hereditary Hemochromatosis

Emerson Health’s Blood Donor Center draws blood from patients with hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) without a fee. Your physician must complete the form below to attest that you have HH.

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