Emerson Blood Donor Center
133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner
Concord,
MA
01742
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 8am-3pm
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.