December Incentives
From everyone at MEDIC, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
From everyone at MEDIC, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Donors receive a hoodie after a successful donation. Sizing is first come, first serve.
A BIG thank you to Main Event for sponsoring our annual employee event! To learn more about Main Event’s current specials, visit mainevent.com.
New platelet donors must make an appointment with MEDIC staff. Make yours after your next donation, or call 865-521-2683 or 865-521-2684.
All MEDIC drives and centers will be participating. Shirts and incentives are while supplies last.
We are happy to announce the reinstatement of our Platelet E-Gift Card Program. We will provide donors with a $25 e-gift card when they donate platelets any day of the week. Also, don’t forget about our new Platelet Rewards Program. Ask for your punch card at your next appointment! First-time donors MUST schedule their appointments by calling 865-521-2683…
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Monday – Due to last week’s winter weather, there have been shipping delays. We are working very hard to distribute shirts to our centers and drives. If you were unable to receive a shirt at your donation and would like one, you can pick one up at a center or contact us at contact@medicblood.org. We…
Nervous about the needle stick during the donation process? This video was made for you!
Want to rep your gallon achievements? See how many gallons you have donated with MEDIC and request a pin at your next appointment!
FOR IM MEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2023 For more information, contact: Kristy Altman, 865-805-2008 kaltman@medicblood.org MEDIC Regional Blood Center Announces New President/Chief Executive Officer Knoxville, TN – The MEDIC Regional Blood Center Board of Directors has announced Mr. Alan Watson as the new President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Watson is set to join the…
Big thanks to WATE 6 on Your Side anchor Lori Tucker for meeting up with the Bolton family and telling their story on Positively Tennessee. This story rounds out the Roll Up Your Sleeve Week coverage.
Behind the scenes at MEDIC are several departments that work together to process and distribute blood products. The reference lab is a key department working around the clock to find special antigen units for patients.
WATE 6 on Your Side Anchor Bo Williams caught up with the Grappin family in January 2023. Bo has followed their journey for years, and it’s great to see Alex thriving.
Many East Tennesseans are familiar with Baby Noah, and WATE 6 On Your Side caught up with his family for an update. Watch that video here.
John Halter donates platelets regularly as a way to honor his daughter and help local patients.
Click here to watch the story by WATE 6 On Your Side about a movement in East Tennessee to educate on sickle cell disease and engage new donors.
DECKER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT Knoxville, Tenn. – Dr. James L. (Jim) Decker has announced his intentions to retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer of MEDIC Regional Blood Center, effective April 30, 2023, coinciding with the end of MEDIC’s current fiscal year. This announcement was made at the quarterly meeting of the MEDIC Board of…
MEDIC Asking Local Nonprofits to Help Save Our Summer Knoxville, Tenn. – MEDIC is teaming up with the United Way of Greater Knoxville to collaborate with local nonprofits through August 31 to promote blood donation, stabilize the blood product inventory, and provide mini-grants for the assistance. All local nonprofit organizations are eligible to participate. Nonprofits…